Community Inclusion Specialist

Community Interface Services • Poway, CA

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About The Position

As a full-time Community Inclusion Specialist with Community Interface Services, you will support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in achieving their goals and integrating into their local communities. The position involves one-on-one support tailored to each person's aspirations, including developing workplace skills, exploring social and recreational activities, building skills for independent living, and pursuing higher education. The work is active and community-based in Poway and surrounding areas, with a flexible Monday-through-Friday schedule. The starting pay range is $23–$25 per hour. The role may include driving a modified van, and thorough training is provided.

Community Interface Services is a nonprofit organization that has supported adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1983. Its mission is to provide individualized, community-based support and training in employment, housing, community living, and related services. The organization describes its workplace as inclusive and supportive.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• A car in safe working order.
• Vehicle insurance.
• Valid California driver's license.
• Safe driving record.
• At least 2 years of driving experience.
• Exceptional customer service, resourcefulness, and teaching skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree.
• Experience with the intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) community.

Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to support their individual goals and aspirations.
• Help individuals build skills for the workplace and explore career opportunities.
• Support individuals in discovering social and recreational activities in their communities.
• Help individuals develop skills for independent living.
• Assist individuals in pursuing higher education.
• Drive a modified van for this caseload, with training provided.

Benefits

• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Section 125 Plan/Flexible Spending Account.
• Paid initial training.
• Mileage reimbursement for work-related driving.
• Professional development tracks and internal promotion opportunities.
• Paid holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Employer-contributed retirement fund.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED