COMMUNITY INCLUSION SPECIALIST
About The Position
The Community Inclusion Specialist (CIS) provides assistance to adults with developmental disabilities. The CIS creates and facilitates daily outings designed to promote community integration, build cultural identity, and connect participants with relevant opportunities to help meet their larger goals within the community. Participants may spend time in the community engaging in anything from cultural activities, museum visits, life skills-based excursions, volunteer opportunities, parks and more. The CIS may accompany up to three people at a time in the community. We have one full time opportunity available with an exciting new hourly rate: $23.09!
Requirements
- High School Diploma, Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Three years’ experience working with people with developmental disabilities.
- Basic Computer skills using Microsoft Products.
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree
Responsibilities
- Escort, supervise and oversee groups of up to 3 participants into the community on a daily basis to take part in activities and/or events.
- Meet the basic needs of our participants while in the community. This may include medication administration, or assistance with other Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) as required by the participant.
- Implement ISP’s (Individual Support Plans) and behavior plans, as needed.
- Maintain sufficient knowledge of participants’ ISPs and personal needs required to work with them in a meaningful and productive way.
- Create monthly budgets for outings and maintain tracking of receipts and expenditures for reconciliation.
- Complete all required paperwork, including but not limited to daily progress notes on a regular and timely basis.
- Have regular access to reliable transportation, using your own vehicle in your work
- Attend to basic first aid, when needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
