The Community Support Specialist position is a community-based position working with clients who have brain injuries, PTSD, neurological disabilities, and other cognitive or physical challenges. The CSS position provides functional supports to clients on an individualized basis. The CSS is responsible for providing clients opportunities for increased participation in community activities, increased social capital, improved quality of life, and development of meaningful and purposeful activities. The basic job duties are as follows:

• Provides positive support and be an advocate for the client.

• Provides assistance and guidance with identifying choices and making informed decisions that

• Assists with participation in recreation and community activities to promote socialization and

• Assists client with improving community living and integration skills in a variety of settings such as

• Works with clients to learn how to participate in their desired recreational and social activities within

• Assists with participation in recreation and community activities to promote socialization and

• Provide training or assistance with mobility in home environment, using adaptive aids, and accessing

• Provides assistance with developing effective and appropriate communication and social skills.

• Operates the program within organizational guidelines, policies, professional and ethical standards.

• Maintains organization confidentiality of information relating to individuals and their families in

• Treats clients, families, co-workers, and outside parties with respect and dignity, honoring all values

• Based on the established goals provides clients functional supports to acquire, retain and improve

• Helps clients with reintegrating and reconnecting with their communities to encourage a healthy

• Identifies barriers, triggers, or changes in functional status to develop proactive interventions that

• Educates clients on how to develop necessary problem- solving skills and strategies.

• Accompanies clients to locations and appointments in the community, to educate them in learning

• Completes daily progress notes and other necessary documentation in compliance with organization

• Responsible for monitoring and appropriately utilizing billable hours with clients.

• Always conducts professional behavior.

• Communicates regularly with organization personnel regarding warrior issues/concerns.

• Participates in team meetings as requested.