HOPE COMMUNITY RESOURCES, INC
Intensive Supports Associate - $1000 SIGN ON BONUS (Personal Services)
Hope Community Resources is a non-profit organization providing community supports to hundreds of individuals and families who experience intellectual and developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injury and mental health challenges. The people who choose our supports range in age from infancy to the elderly, are of diverse ethnic background, and experience a range of disabilities. By listening to the dreams of the individuals and families who choose our supports, we are able to provide unique opportunities, create new living environments, and expand programs that fully encompass the needs of families. As a result, our community supports are as diversified and as personalized as the dreams of each person.
The Intensive Supports Associate (ISA) provides services to Hope support recipients by providing direct care support and services to those who have challenging behaviors and intensive support needs. This position takes appropriate steps, utilizing agency or treatment directed supports and trainings to deescalate individuals who may become physically or verbally aggressive. The ISA may be assigned to work in an Agency home or may work with support recipients in the community or in support recipients' homes. The ISA understands the serious nature of a person's history while supporting them to live a meaningful life of dignity.
Responsibilities include: