Community Integration Professional

Residential Servicesorporated • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

The Community Integration Professional assists individuals with intellectual disabilities to live, work, and participate fully in their local communities. The role provides staff-supported opportunities for individuals to interact in the community and have positive experiences. The professional teaches life and social skills, supports access to community resources, assists with employment in inclusive workplaces, coordinates care with families and providers, and advocates for clients’ dignity, autonomy, and civil rights.

Requirements

• Strong background in social work or as a direct support professional (DSP), with a minimum of 2 years’ experience.
• Strong communication skills.
• Cultural competence.
• Crisis problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with case management software or local resource databases.

Nice To Haves

• A degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or human services.

Responsibilities

• Teach life skills, social abilities, self-advocacy, and work readiness.
• Connect clients to public transit, libraries, healthcare, recreational programs, and community events.
• Assist clients in finding, securing, and retaining jobs in non-segregated, inclusive workplaces as appropriate.
• Partner with family members, case managers, and medical providers to ensure individuals’ needs are met.
• Promote client dignity, autonomy, and civil rights under frameworks such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Provide staff support for individuals’ community interactions and help ensure positive experiences.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed