Community Integration Professional I

About the role

This role operates in a Day Habilitation (DAY HAB) Setting, providing opportunities and support for community inclusion and building interest in and developing skills for active participation in recreation, volunteerism, and integrated community employment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with individuals to identify interests, strengths, and goals, and develop meaningful daily and weekly schedules that include community participation, hobbies, volunteer work, and cultural, civic, or religious activities.
• Provide direct support by teaching individuals how to complete tasks and achieve goals independently, using coaching and instruction rather than doing tasks for them.
• Follow individualized behavioral care plans by applying approved strategies, encouraging participation, motivating progress, and supporting positive behavior in alignment with each person’s goals.
• Maintain accurate, consistent, and timely documentation of individual progress, activities, and outcomes to ensure continuity of care and accountability.
• Provide a safe, supportive environment while respecting individual choice and autonomy, advocating for independence, dignity, and person-directed decision-making in all aspects of service delivery.

Requirements

• Functional Experiences, Skills, & Requirements: The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and professional experiences:
• Mission-oriented: We're on a mission to empower people to reach individual achievement across the spectrum of life. We know you are, too.
• An Attitude of Leaning: The truth is, the field of caregiving is always changing and requires adaptability. We need people on our team who are always ready to learn new ways of doing things, helping people, and changing lives.
• Ability to Communicate Well: We're looking for people with strong communication abilities so we can rely on you to communicate effectively to the rest of the team and the people we serve.
• Confidence: We're looking for people who know how to balance being bold and being humble. We're looking for team members who are self-aware enough to know when to stand up as an advocate for others and when it's time to follow the leader.
• 18 Years of Age: This team requires employees to be at least eighteen years of age.
• Driver’s License: You'll be responsible for transportation at times, so we need to trust your ability to be safe behind the wheel.
• Reliable Transportation: Because you'll be responsible for helping connect individuals to employment opportunities, you'll need reliable transportation. You will need to provide proof that your automobile insurance covers $100,000/$300,000/$50,000 liability coverage – don't worry, we can answer any questions you might have about this.
• Educational Requirement: While no higher education is necessary, we do look for candidates who have obtained their diploma or the equivalent representing their high school education.
• Work Authorization: Candidates must be able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• May require lifting at times, up to 35 pounds. Lifting more than 35 pounds requires the use of a two-person lift, mechanical lift, or assistive equipment.
• May require prolonged sitting and working at a computer for up to eight hours.
• May require frequent bending, stooping, and stretching.
• May require prolonged standing for up to eight hours.
• Must wear hearing and eye protection in required areas.
• Must have ability to see objects/persons at a distance.
• Must have ability to see close work such as typed or handwritten material.
• Must have ability to hear conversations in a quiet and a noisy environment.
• Must have ability to determine where a sound is coming from.
• Must have ability to hear differences among bells, buzzers, beeps, horns, etc.
• Must have ability to communicate through speech.
• Must have ability to drive and transport for service provision if needed.
• Must remain awake during working hours, if applicable.

Pay

Competitive Wages: The base pay is $15/hour. With education and experience, you could start out making more than that.

Schedule

We're a 24/7 service provider, offering a schedule based on program needs.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Comprehensive Insurance Plans
• Pre-Paid Legal Services
• Discounted Costco or Sam’s Club Memberships
• Advancement Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program