Supported Employment Community Integration Professional I

Job Type

This role operates in a Supported Employment (SE) Setting, defined as services “that enables the member to obtain and maintain individual employment” (Iowa Health & Human Services).

About the role

Empowering people to reach individual achievement across the spectrum of life.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support based on individual goals by teaching skills, encouraging independence, supporting behavioral strategies, and promoting employment-related learning, interests, and community integration.
• Advocate for individual self-determination by encouraging choice and decision-making while ensuring safety is maintained using the least restrictive methods possible.
• Complete accurate, timely, and Iowa Code-compliant documentation in Setworks, including all required service details, interventions, responses, and incident/behavior reports in accordance with agency standards.
• Support individuals in job development and retention, including applications, interviews, coaching, employer communication, transportation to job sites, and collaboration with schools, IEP teams, and community partners.
• Participate in cross-training, vocational program decisions, community integration activities, equipment safety, medication administration (as applicable), compliance with all regulations (OSHA, DHS, CARF, HCBS), and maintain flexibility for scheduling, weekends, and additional duties.

Requirements

• Mission-oriented: We’re on a mission to empower people to reach individual achievement across the spectrum of life.
• 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

• May require lifting at times, up to 35 pounds.
• 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.

Salary

$15/hr + depending on experience and education