Community Support Professional - FT/1st - Corry
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Key details
- Location
- Corry, PA, United States
- Work style
- Onsite
- Level
- Entry level
- Experience
- 1–4 yrs
- Function
- other
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- Yesterday
Skills
medication administrationpersonal careprogress notes
About the role
Overview:
The Community Support Professional plays a key role in supporting individuals with developmental disabilities as they build skills, explore interests, and participate fully in their community. This position promotes independence, inclusion, and meaningful daily engagement by assisting individuals in accessing social, recreational, educational, spiritual, and vocational opportunities.You will provide direct support, ensure safety, uphold program standards, and deliver person-centered services informed by each Individual Support Plan (ISP). This role requires professionalism, compassion, and a strong commitment to the Barber National Institute’s mission and values.
What You’ll Bring:
A passion for supporting individuals with disabilities through community-based, person-centered services
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including active listening and respectful engagement
Ability to promote independence, autonomy, and choice
Knowledge of community activities and resources (social, recreational, educational, spiritual)
Professionalism, reliability, and a commitment to health and safety
Ability to assist with personal care needs (eating, toileting, transfers) when required
Capacity to respond effectively to emergencies, challenging behaviors, and unexpected situations
Willingness to guide new staff, support team communication, and represent the agency positively
What You’ll Have:
Required: High School Diploma or equivalent
Preferred: One (1) year of direct care experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities
Age: Must be at least 18 years old
Driver’s License: Valid license with eligibility under agency insurance
Ability to pass and maintain:
CPR/First Aid Certification
Medication Administration training (as assigned)
PA Criminal History Check (Act 34)
PA Child Abuse Clearance (Act 33)
FBI Clearance (if not a PA resident for the past 2 years or if working with minors)
Ability to pass a physical exam and TB test as required
Physical ability to safely support individuals and perform all job duties
Willingness to maintain 24+ hours of annual training (minimum of 6 hours per quarter)
Ability to learn and use electronic documentation systems
Understanding of community participation, integration, and Employment First philosophies
A Typical Day May Include:
Supporting individuals in accessing community activities such as volunteer roles, classes, social events, recreation, or spiritual services
Implementing ISPs by following action steps, goals, and required supervision levels
Encouraging personal choice, independence, skill development, and engagement
Assisting with personal care needs based on individual requirements
Providing transportation using agency vehicles, approved personal vehicles, or public transit
Ensuring safety in all environments, responding appropriately to emergencies or challenging behaviors
Completing high‑quality documentation: progress notes, logs, billing, schedules, and electronic records
Participating in team meetings, interdisciplinary planning, and ISP-related assessments
Planning daily and weekly activity schedules and assisting in the development of curriculum and new instructional techniques
Reviewing communication logs and individual records to maintain continuity of care
Communicating effectively with families, coworkers, supervisors, agencies, and team members
Supporting new staff during training and guiding potential employees during site visits
Maintaining a clean, organized program area and requesting needed supplies or vehicle repairs
Representing the Barber National Institute positively in all interactions
The Community Support Professional plays a key role in supporting individuals with developmental disabilities as they build skills, explore interests, and participate fully in their community. This position promotes independence, inclusion, and meaningful daily engagement by assisting individuals in accessing social, recreational, educational, spiritual, and vocational opportunities.You will provide direct support, ensure safety, uphold program standards, and deliver person-centered services informed by each Individual Support Plan (ISP). This role requires professionalism, compassion, and a strong commitment to the Barber National Institute’s mission and values.
What You’ll Bring:
A passion for supporting individuals with disabilities through community-based, person-centered services
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including active listening and respectful engagement
Ability to promote independence, autonomy, and choice
Knowledge of community activities and resources (social, recreational, educational, spiritual)
Professionalism, reliability, and a commitment to health and safety
Ability to assist with personal care needs (eating, toileting, transfers) when required
Capacity to respond effectively to emergencies, challenging behaviors, and unexpected situations
Willingness to guide new staff, support team communication, and represent the agency positively
What You’ll Have:
Required: High School Diploma or equivalent
Preferred: One (1) year of direct care experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities
Age: Must be at least 18 years old
Driver’s License: Valid license with eligibility under agency insurance
Ability to pass and maintain:
CPR/First Aid Certification
Medication Administration training (as assigned)
PA Criminal History Check (Act 34)
PA Child Abuse Clearance (Act 33)
FBI Clearance (if not a PA resident for the past 2 years or if working with minors)
Ability to pass a physical exam and TB test as required
Physical ability to safely support individuals and perform all job duties
Willingness to maintain 24+ hours of annual training (minimum of 6 hours per quarter)
Ability to learn and use electronic documentation systems
Understanding of community participation, integration, and Employment First philosophies
A Typical Day May Include:
Supporting individuals in accessing community activities such as volunteer roles, classes, social events, recreation, or spiritual services
Implementing ISPs by following action steps, goals, and required supervision levels
Encouraging personal choice, independence, skill development, and engagement
Assisting with personal care needs based on individual requirements
Providing transportation using agency vehicles, approved personal vehicles, or public transit
Ensuring safety in all environments, responding appropriately to emergencies or challenging behaviors
Completing high‑quality documentation: progress notes, logs, billing, schedules, and electronic records
Participating in team meetings, interdisciplinary planning, and ISP-related assessments
Planning daily and weekly activity schedules and assisting in the development of curriculum and new instructional techniques
Reviewing communication logs and individual records to maintain continuity of care
Communicating effectively with families, coworkers, supervisors, agencies, and team members
Supporting new staff during training and guiding potential employees during site visits
Maintaining a clean, organized program area and requesting needed supplies or vehicle repairs
Representing the Barber National Institute positively in all interactions