Community Inclusion Specialist
About The Position
As a full-time Community Inclusion Specialist with Community Interface Services, you'll have the opportunity to utilize your skills and passion to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in achieving their goals and integrating into their local community. This position earns a starting range of $23-25 per hour, with a flexible schedule Monday through Friday. If you are interested in community-driven work within the Poway and surrounding areas, then read on! Become part of a dynamic team that values flexibility, high performance, and forward thinking. As a Community Inclusion Specialist, you will have the incredible social service opportunity to work closely with a variety of people who are eager to integrate into their community and explore their careers. Each day, you'll have the privilege of working one-on-one with individuals with disabilities who have their own unique goals and aspirations. Whether it's supporting them in building their skills in the workplace, discovering social or recreational activities that bring them joy, building the necessary skills to live independently, or assisting them in pursuing higher education, your role will be vital in helping them turn their dreams into reality. No days are the same, you'll be active within the community as you support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Requirements
- Exceptional customer service skills.
- Resourcefulness.
- Teaching skills.
- A car in safe working order.
- Vehicle insurance.
- A valid CA driver's license.
- At least 2 years of driving experience.
- High school diploma.
- Ability to drive a modified van.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree.
- Experience with the I/DD community.
Responsibilities
- Support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in achieving their goals.
- Facilitate integration into the local community.
- Work one-on-one with individuals to support their unique goals and aspirations.
- Assist in building skills in the workplace.
- Help discover social or recreational activities.
- Build skills necessary for independent living.
- Assist in pursuing higher education.
- Be active within the community.
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)
- A unique retirement fund that we contribute to
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
