Community Development Specialist
About the role
Join us in assisting people to find and maintain meaningful employment, contribute to their community, engage in volunteerism, and develop self-employment.
What You’ll Do
- Provide the day-to-day support of the individuals receiving services to find and maintain employment, develop relationships, contribute to their community, go to school, and develop self-employment.
- Cookordinate overall services and documentation for individuals on your caseload.
- Facilitate and maintain team-based, interdisciplinary communication.
- Foster inclusive communities through networking and relationship building.
- Advocate for quality services for the individuals on your caseload.
What We’re Looking For
Someone with a positive and open approach to life. Someone who uses creative thinking and problem solving when faced with challenges. Ability to develop and implement a variable, individualized schedule based on the needs of your assigned caseload. Ability to learn and operationalize person-centered support strategies and instructional techniques. Bilingual/bicultural/sign language desirable. Knowledge of online applications such as Google Suite and a willingness to learn new technology.
The Current Need
The current need for individuals who live in the Elk Grove/South Sacramento area looking to join our team.
What We Offer
- The opportunity to be a part of a progressive organization, rooted in social justice.
- A collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Full and part-time employment.
- Starting pay rate $19.50 - $20 per hour depending on experience with scheduled pay increases linked to training and professional development milestones.
- Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays.
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- 401K retirement benefits with up to a 4% employer match.
About Progressive Employment Concepts
Progressive Employment Concepts (PEC) is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to diversity and equality. Individuals with developmental disabilities utilize our services to be valued and successful contributing members of the community. Employers utilize our services to find skilled and dedicated employees. With the support of PEC, the individuals we work with and their communities prosper.