Community Exploration Specialist | Adult Ability Center

Valley Behavioral Health Incorporated•Murray, UT

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Community Exploration Specialist is a grant funded position designed to help adults with autism discover interests and engage in their communities through evidence-based practices. The role involves connecting individuals to activities like volunteering, social events, recreation, and travel training while matching opportunities to personal needs, promoting inclusion, building community connections, advocating for clients, and supporting clients with decision-making.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Bachelor’s degree in related field or two years of experience providing direct support to adults with autism or developmental disabilities
CPR certification
Valley de-escalation certification
Minimum age of 21 and a current driver's license
Personal vehicle driving is required

Nice To Haves

Previous experience providing mentorship and direct support skills to adult clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Bachelor’s degree in related field

Responsibilities

Collaborates with clients, caregivers, and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement person- centered plans that reflect individual interests, needs, and goals
Identifies, plans, and facilitates engagement in meaningful community opportunities such as recreation, volunteering, life skills activities, and events that promote inclusion and self-advocacy
Identifies local resources and opportunities aligned with client goals, and support clients in budgeting for and accessing these activities, including outside of standard program hours with the support of guardians and residential support
Independently manages a caseload by scheduling and coordinating individualized community exploration activities
Provides one-on-one support both in the center and community settings, using personal or public transportation as needed

Benefits

Tenure-based service increases
Performance bonuses
On-Demand Pay
15 days of accrued paid time off annually (increasing by one day with each year of service)
10 paid holidays
2 wellness days
Paid parental leave
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Voluntary accident insurance
Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
Voluntary critical illness insurance
Voluntary financial protection insurance
Pet insurance
Basic Life Insurance
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) with company match
Garner HRA reimbursement
401(k) plan with company match up to 6%
Tuition reimbursement
New licensure reimbursement
Paid training and conference attendance
Continuing education reimbursement
Paid time for continuing education