Part Time Community Support Specialist

About Entrust Community Services

At Entrust Community Services, we are dedicated to transforming lives by creating meaningful opportunities for individuals of all abilities. Through our innovative Life Coaching System, we empower those we serve to achieve personal growth, independence, and an improved quality of life.

It is our mission to enhance the quality of life for individuals by providing the tools and support they need to thrive.

We envision a future where communities fully embrace and support individuals of all abilities as valued, contributing members of society. Our goal is to foster inclusive environments that celebrate diversity in the workforce and social structures, setting a model for other communities across the state and nation.

About the role

As a Community Support Specialist, you will work directly with adults facing barriers to community integration, providing essential support to help them achieve success in employment, housing, and recreational activities in integrated settings. This role includes on-site training, ongoing support, and close collaboration with community partners to foster inclusive and supportive environments.

What you'll do

• Job and Recreation Support : Provide one-on-one training and support for individuals on job sites or at recreation centers, familiarizing them with their roles, policies, and co-workers. Facilitate orientation, training, and adjustment.
• Self-Management and Mobility Training : Teach self-management skills for job success and independence. Offer transportation assistance or training to help participants navigate to and from work.
• Plan Development : Collaborate with supervisors to implement and adjust training plans, utilizing assistive equipment as needed to enhance performance. Develop strategies with supervisors and co-workers for greater inclusion and independence.
• Work Site Analysis and Task Training : Conduct job and task analyses to support participants' unique needs. Modify workstations and develop schedules to ensure adequate support.
• Advocacy and Community Awareness : Serve as an advocate for supported participants, promoting their rights and capabilities within the workplace. Work to increase community awareness of their contributions and potential.
• Documentation and Reporting : Maintain accurate records of participant progress, behavior, and goal achievement. Contribute updates to service plans and coordinate with Case Managers and Service Delivery Teams to adjust support as needed.

Qualifications

Preferred :

Abilities and Skills :

Physical Requirements

Benefits

Performance Criteria

Ready to make a difference?

Entrust Community Services is committed to building inclusive and supportive workplaces. Apply today to join a dedicated team helping individuals thrive through community support and integration!

Drug-Free Workplace Notification

Entrust Community Services is committed to maintaining a safe and drug-free workplace. In accordance with Washington State law and company policy :

By submitting this application, you acknowledge that Entrust Community Services operates as a drug-free workplace and may require drug testing as part of the pre-employment process or during employment under certain circumstances.

The pay range for this role is :

18.35 - 22.30 USD per hour(Pasco Service Center)

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