Community Support Specialist - Tennessee   Charles Lea Center is looking to hire a part time Community Support Specialist for Dickson County/Surrounding Counties.   Competitive Pay of $16.48/hr.   Need Flexibility? Primarily Monday-Friday with occasional weekends. Employees may choose start and end times within a set range, provided core values and hours are met.   This position earns a competitive wage, paid time off (PTO), and access to online health & wellness resources.   Would you like to use your skills to contribute to an organization that makes a difference in your community? If so, please read on!   As a Community Support Specialist, you will provide essential support to individuals with disabilities, helping them lead more independent, fulfilling lives. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, promoting community involvement, ensuring health and safety, and supporting personal goals. This role requires compassion, reliability, and a commitment to empowering others. Help support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the communities where they live, work, learn, and play. We are looking for someone who is grounded in person centered thinking, who can foster a creative and forward-thinking approach to providing services in Tennessee.   Are you that someone?   A DAY AS THE COMMUNITY SUPPORT SPECIALIST: * As a Community Support Specialist, you will collaborate across departments to ensure homes are operated and maintained in alignment with CLC standards. * Provide intervention, support, and assistance during hospitalizations, injuries, deaths, abuse cases, and other critical or emergency situations as needed. * Prepare meals based on established menus, considering each individual's diet, health, and physical needs. * Support individuals to ensure they are clean, groomed, and dressed appropriately * Responsible for daily activities - as scheduled by individuals and staff * Ensuring individuals are active in their communities * Follow regulations required by Tennessee Department of Disability & Aging (DDA) * All other duties as assigned   ABOUT THE CHARLES LEA CENTER At the Charles Lea Center, we believe that every person should have the right to have a meaningful life - whether they have a disability or not - by providing an array of supports that respect the uniqueness of each person. Our services are grounded in person centered, employment first, and technology first thinking. The Charles Lea Center is a CQL accredited organization that is based in Spartanburg South Carolina. The Charles Lea Center provides services in South Carolina, North Carolina, and recently was awarded a contract with the Tennessee Department of Disability & Aging (DDA) to provide services in Tennessee. For additional information about our organization, please go to our website at www.charleslea.org.   MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS * At least 18 years of age * Must be able to effectively read, write, and communicate verbally in English * Ability to pass a background check upon hire * Valid driver's license * Vehicle Insurance of a specific coverage amount Physical Requirements * This role involves regular standing, walking, lifting (up to 50 lbs), and hands-on support. Reasonable accommodations are available.   REQUIREMENTS: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a human services field; or A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a non-related field and one year of *relevant experience; or Associate degree and 2 years of *relevant experience; or High School Diploma or General Equivalent with 4 years of *relevant experience *Relevant experience means experience working directly with persons with intellectual, developmental, or other types of disabilities or mental illness. Charles Lea Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process.   ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM? Are you able to work independently as well as with a team? Can you exhibit a good work ethic and professionalism? Do you genuinely like to help people and have the drive to build your career on doing good? If yes, you have found the perfect position! Please fill out our quick application. We look forward to meeting you!