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Through more than 50 programs across the district and five surrounding counties, Catholic Charities is opening doors to help and hope. At CCADW, we continue to build an inclusive culture that celebrates a diverse workforce. We offer so much more than just a job. We offer careers. We take pride in our “promote from within” culture. We offer professional development, a comprehensive benefits package, and a passion for building and motivating world class, high performing teams. Explore your career opportunity with Catholic Charities.\nJoin us in Inspiring Hope and Building Futures.\nJOB SUMMARY: The Personal Support Specialist is responsible for ensuring that adults with disabilities are provided with opportunities to be a meaningfully, engaging and centered in community.\nESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:\n Creates experiences that promote individual’s interests, choices, and personal growth by: \nAssisting individuals in discovering and pursuing new interests. \nHelping individuals have control over their daily lives. \nAssisting individuals in planning their daily/weekly schedules (i.e. - work schedules, activities, medical/dental appointments, vacations, etc.) and carrying out activities. \nInforming the team of schedule changes (i.e. - calling in sick to work/day program, visits home with family, etc.). \nAssisting individuals with planning and preparing for team meetings and sharing preferences and interests. \n\nEnsuring that individuals are on time for scheduled activities (i.e. - classes, workshops, appointments, etc.). \nTeaching skills for increased independence (i.e. - self-help, personal hygiene, social skills, etc.). \nEncouraging and supporting individual's pursuit for self-advocacy (i.e., learning skills; identifying self-advocacy activities and providing necessary assistance to attend and participate). \nAssuring that individuals are properly dressed and groomed, providing maximum opportunity for individual choice. \nFacilitating the development of meaningful relationships. \nAssisting individuals in broadening their awareness and use of community resources (i.e. - transportation, businesses, libraries, social services, etc.). \nDeveloping and implementing, in coordination with the team, the Individual’s Plan to achieve the vision and personal outcomes identified by the individual. \nFostering individual’s rights, self-determination, and independence. \nParticipating in community education to promote the rights of persons with disabilities. \nAssisting the individuals in living a healthy lifestyle. 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