Community Integration Specialist

Advocates • Fitchburg, MA

1d • $24

About The Position

Promote the values, dreams and potential of individuals with developmental disabilities through education and meaningful activities.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Problem Solving- identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Respect –shows respect for self, coworkers and the individuals supported.
• Interpersonal Skills- maintains confidentiality, remains open to others’ ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things.
• Oral communication- speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations demonstrates group presentation skills.
• Written Communication- is able to read and write information to communicate.
• Planning/organizing- prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
• Quality control- demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Adaptability- adapts to changes in the work environment and deals with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
• Dependability- is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Safety and security- actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures, and uses equipment and materials properly.
• At least 1 year experience working with individuals with disabilities/autism.
• Valid driver’s license along with an acceptable driving status.
• Use of a reliable vehicle, which seats two passengers.
• Additional specific experience may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Associates degree preferred.
• Medical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of, and commitment to, agency mission and values.
• Ability to develop meaningful community schedule focusing on individual’s choices and preference.
• Work one on one for a minimum of a 3 hours shift with the client in their local community.
• Ability to think creatively to engage the client and help each person try new opportunities.
• Ability to source volunteer opportunities.
• Help clients with their schedule flexibility, effective communication and skill development.
• Pick client up from their home and work with them on their pre-determined goals and objectives while accessing the community.
• Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees