Community Inclusion Specialist

Vadis•Tukwila, WA

15h•Hybrid

About The Position

Do you want to work for a company where you will make a difference in the lives of others EVERY SINGLE DAY? Vadis is looking for a professional, energetic self-starter who has a passion for helping people with disabilities partner in community activities that will inspire, grow skills and embrace independence. From day one, you are supported within a learning environment and by managers that care, co-workers that inspire, and the best technology to do your job. Ability and desire to work respectfully with people with disabilities.

Requirements

Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups and individuals from a variety of backgrounds.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Personal use of a vehicle, with proper insurance coverage due to variances in client work hours and worksites.
Driver’s license with favorable driving record.
Ability to pass initial and ongoing criminal background checks.

Responsibilities

Conduct outreach and orientation activities relative to prospective clients.
Facilitate intake for those accepted into Community Inclusion (CI) services, including review of services, orientation checklist, and preparation of case file.
Facilitate person-centered planning.
Assist the client in creating goals and methods to help them explore and engage in their community.
Conduct meetings and client review sessions with representatives of involved agencies and families.
Complete assessment and assessment updates as needed.
Interview people who have been involved in the life of the client.
Coordinate individualized time with the client to listen, observe interests, passions and responses to influences including sight, smell, sound, and tactile stimulus at intake and on an on-going basis.
Develop personalized activities to build skills such as volunteer and community readiness, social skills, self-advocacy, and self-motivation through individual coaching.
Implement a variety of strategies to explore meaningful opportunities in the community that support socialization, education, recreation, and personal development.
Approach prospective nonprofits, public agencies, and clubs.
Provide one-on-one direct, on-site training, guidance, and supervision to both the businesses and clients as applicable.
Assist all clients in engaging in their communities as independently as possible.
Provide initial and ongoing training to community members, including supervisors, co-workers, co-volunteers, and interns to support clients with development of natural supports and independence.
Serve as liaison between clients and the community to assist in the resolution of challenging situations, using proactive problem-solving skills.
Assure quality services are provided to clients, community members, businesses, clubs, recreational organizations, and other community entities.

Benefits

Medical insurance at low premium cost to employees (dependent coverage available at employee cost)
Employee dental, vision, and life insurance fully paid by Vadis (dependent coverage and supplemental life insurance available at employee cost)
Employee assistance program
403(b) retirement plan with up to a 6% company match after one year of employment dependent on contributions
Vacation accrual begins at up to 10 days per year (.0385 per paid hour)
Sick Leave accrues at 1 hour for every 40 hours worked
Ten Paid Holidays (8 fixed, 2 floating)
Paid bonus days off between December 26th and December 31 annually
Holiday bonus
Business mileage reimbursement is currently .66/mile
Career advancement and professional development opportunities
Ability to transfer to one of Vadis’ five county office locations.