Community Support Professional

About Opportunities, Inc. Opportunities, Inc. seeks to ensure that all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are provided chances to build a broad range of skills, gain new knowledge, interact with their community and, most importantly, be provided a variety of inclusive opportunities within the communities where they work, recreate, and live. We provide excellence in vocational, social, and adaptive skill development to help adults with disabilities achieve their fullest potential for independence and self-confidence.   About the role The Community Support Professional (CSP) will be responsible for providing direct support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in large groups, small groups, and one to one, ensuring that each person has access to a meaningf ul day. This role will focus on helping people achieve person centered goals related to preparing for, maintaining, and succeeding in their efforts around employment, socialization, volunteering, recreation, resource location, money management, and transportation.   What you'll do Provide transportation via facility vans for individuals to and from Opportunities, Inc. and throughout Montgomery County. Cultivate meaningful relationships within the community, facilitating connections between community members and service recipients for employment, volunteerism, and recreation. Familiarize yourself with service recipients' goals and outcomes, and track their progress while providing constructive feedback. Maintain precise attendance and activity records using the iCareManager database system and required DORS paperwork. Understand the health needs, risks, and diagnoses of service recipients to offer appropriate support. Deliver customized, person-centered services that promote growth among all supported individuals while identifying and connecting with natural supports within various community settings. Other duties as assigned.   Qualifications Will be creative, detailed oriented, a self-starter, capable of multitasking, and organized Will be familiar with Montgomery County and/or Prince George’s County activities and resources Willing to work in a high energy environment, with a diverse population Have a High School Diploma or GED (AA preferred) Have a valid driver's license, a clean driving record, reliable transportation and be willing to drive Opportunities, Inc. vehicles Have technical knowledge to operate a laptop/desktop computer, and use Microsoft Office suite, Zoom, and other similar computer programs. Successful Candidates Will be creative, detailed oriented, a self-starter, capable of multitasking, and organized Will be familiar with Montgomery County and/or Prince George’s County activities and resources Willing to work in a high energy environment, with a diverse population Have a High School Diploma or GED (AA preferred) Have a valid driver's license, a clean driving record, reliable transportation and be willing to drive Opportunities, Inc. vehicles Have technical knowledge to operate a laptop/desktop computer, and use Microsoft Office suite, Zoom, and other similar computer programs. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance Salary: 21.00/HR Schedule: Monday-Friday from 8am-4pm Education: High school or equivalent (Required) Experience: Direct support: 1 year (Required) License/Certification Driver's License (Required) Work Location: In person