Community Specialist - Multiple Openings

Description

Join our team and change someone's life!

We offer a work environment that values and respects diversity. Our dedicated staff includes more than 200 employees who improve the lives of people with disabilities. We provide hands-on training opportunities with plenty of room for growth, both personally and professionally.

Benefits

• $2,000 hiring bonus
• 10 days paid vacation every year to start
• 13 days paid holidays each year
• 6 days paid sick time each year
• 3 days paid personal time each year
• Health insurance with fully paid health care deductible
• Free prescription drugs -- no copays
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Free life insurance in the amount of your annual salary
• Free short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Free training and certification in your field
• Tuition reimbursement

What You Will Do

• Be part of a team that works directly with adults with disabilities, ensuring individuals are treated with dignity and respect.
• Implement community-based plans created by the Senior Community Specialist so that individuals can improve their skills and become more employable.
• Practice community building skills so individuals can participate in a meaningful way within the larger environment.
• Document client goals, report incidents, and collect data to support plans.
• Facilitate communication between individuals, other staff members, and people in the community.

Qualifications

• Patience, empathy, and a genuine desire to support individuals with disabilities.
• Experience in human services field a plus.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to drive large passenger vans or willingness to be trained.
• Maintain required certifications in CPR, first aid, infectious diseases and other classes (provided).

Education and/or Experience

• College degree or coursework is desirable but not essential.
• Minimum of one year of experience in a day program for adults with developmental disabilities preferred.

Requirements

• Valid drivers' license and an acceptable driving record.
• Obtain, and maintain, certification in First Aid, CPR, NCI and PBS, Mart / Drivers' Safety and other mandated trainings.
• Must have basic technology skill (Computer/IPAD).
• Able to effectively communicate with a wide variety of individuals verbally.
• Must be able to work independently while demonstrating effective time management, organizational, and planning skills.
• High school Diploma/GED and or experience working with individuals with disabilities.
• A valid driver's license and a minimum of three years driving experience with a safe driving record.