Full-Time

Community Support Facilitator

Hope Services

Hope Services

Disability and mental health support services

Compensation Overview

$21.25/hr

San Jose, CA, USA

In Person

Category
Training
Requirements
  • High School diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent, plus one year of related experience working with people with disabilities in a rehabilitation environment.
  • For licensed day programs: completion and clearance of fingerprints for criminal background check, TB test, physician’s report, and First Aid and CPR certification required.
  • Ability to understand and relate to individuals with disabilities, their families, the community and HOPE personnel.
  • Ability to observe, evaluate, document and communicate verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to develop and use curriculum and instructional media.
  • Ability to teach good work habits and social skills to individuals with developmental disabilities.
  • Ability to utilize community resources for client instruction, outings and referrals as needed.
  • Basic computer knowledge.
Responsibilities
  • Acts as a program monitor for assigned clients including communicating with families, presenting staffings, providing guidance to clients regarding work and personal problems, development and implementation of client’s incentive plans, providing on-going feedback regarding progress in program.
  • Writes assessments and develops individual program and person centered plans.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain teaching curriculums. Assures training is age appropriate, meaningful, and based on client needs.
  • Provides training and supports in personal self care, including assisting with activities of daily living, feeding, transferring, and toileting.
  • Completes all required paperwork, reports and documentation to assure services to client, customer, and funders are met according to standards.
  • Develop and implement meaningful activities in the community, including providing transportation to and from activities.
  • Provide training and support in offsite vocational settings and/or recreational settings.
  • Assure compliance with all safety and confidentiality standards.
  • Operates machinery and large equipment as needed to support clients and assure completion of tasks.
  • Acts as a mandated abuse reporter.
  • Performs other duties as assigned to assure the efficiency of the program.

Hope Services provides supports for people with developmental disabilities and mental health needs in Silicon Valley, including day programs, employment training, community living support, and mental health services. Its services target children, adults, and seniors, delivered through tailored programs that help clients participate in the community and gain essential skills. Revenue comes from service fees, government funding, and community contributions, reflecting its community-based, mission-driven model. It differentiates itself through an integrated, community-based approach that combines daily living supports with mental health care and advocacy, aiming to improve well-being, independence, and social inclusion so clients actively participate in their communities.

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • 24/7 community living services funded through DDS generate recurring, predictable government revenue streams.
  • National visibility from TASH Conference positioning opens partnership expansion opportunities beyond Silicon Valley.
  • Neurodiverse employment focus addresses growing workforce development gaps employers increasingly prioritize.

What critics are saying

  • California Regional Centers cutting service contracts 15-25% due to $1.2B Medi-Cal shortfall.
  • AB-1424 digital outcome tracking mandate requires $2M tech upgrade by July 2026.
  • SEIU Local 521 unionization increases labor costs 18%, triggering 10% staff turnover.

What makes Hope Services unique

  • SPARTANS OCLS partnership with San Jose State University creates exclusive pipeline for neurodiverse talent recruitment.
  • Direct Support Staff leading national TASH Conference presentations demonstrates thought leadership in disability advocacy.
  • Multi-disciplinary mental health team model aligns with employer demand for comprehensive employee wellness programs.

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401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Company News

Hope Services
Dec 15th, 2025
Advancing Opportunities for Neurodiverse Students: Hope and San Jose State University at TASH Conference

Advancing opportunities for neurodiverse students: Hope and San Jose State University at TASH Conference. This month, Hope Services proudly presented at the TASH Conference in Denver, CO, an international gathering of leaders in disability advocacy. Hope Services highlighted its partnership with San Jose State University through the SPARTANS OCLS program, which supports neurodiverse students in preparing for competitive, integrated employment. The SPARTANS OCLS program offers a personalized academic, social, and work-experience curriculum that aligns with each student's strengths, goals, and support needs - helping them grow in the areas that matter most. Hope's Peer Mentors - its dedicated Direct Support Staff - led the presentation, sharing their experiences and the impact of their work. Panelists included Alex, Catherine, Anna, Nhi, Katherine, and Prabhav, a Hope client and program participant who represented students on the panel. members of the Hope Services team. Hope Services is grateful to all its partners, staff, students, and families for helping advance inclusive postsecondary pathways. TASH is a national organization advocating for the inclusion, equity, and human rights of people with disabilities. The conference brings together educators, advocates, families, and individuals with disabilities to share knowledge and best practices. Hope Services left Denver inspired, with new connections and ideas to expand programs like SPARTANS OCLS and make an even bigger impact for neurodiverse students nationwide.