Community Integration Specialist

ARC Voyagers • Columbus, OH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of others? Are you seeking an opportunity to help individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities live life to the fullest while building meaningful community connections? If so, join our supportive and caring team as an ASPIRE Community Integration Specialist (CIS)! CISs create lasting positive impacts through encouragement, mentorship, and person-centered support. They help individuals participate in fun, engaging community activities and experiences that build confidence and connection, assist individuals with daily living activities, personal care, and health maintenance while promoting dignity and self-advocacy, discover and coordinate community events, activities, and opportunities that align with individual interests and goals, help individuals build new hard and soft skills in real-world settings while encouraging growth and achievement, safely transport individuals to activities, appointments, and community outings as needed, document services provided and help maintain compliance with CMS, DODD, OOD, and CARF standards, and help maintain a safe, healthy, and supportive environment for every individual served. Through compassion, encouragement, and consistency, you'll help individuals live fuller, more connected lives.

Requirements

• 21 years of age or older with a high school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to lift, bend, push, and pull up to 50 pounds
• People-focused with a positive, patient, and encouraging attitude
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Comfortable working independently while staying organized and professional
• Passionate about helping individuals achieve personal goals and community inclusion
• Ability to adapt, problem-solve, and provide person-centered support
• Must submit to a BCII/FBI background check and Nurses Aid & Abuser Registry checks.
• Maintain American Red Cross or equivalent first aid and CPR certification.
• Valid State of Ohio Driver's License and insurability standards.
• Complete eight hours of training as required by The Ohio Department of Developmental upon hire.
• Must pass a physical and drug screen

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting individuals with disabilities is preferred but not required
• Willingness to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact every day

Responsibilities

• Help individuals participate in fun, engaging community activities and experiences that build confidence and connection.
• Assist individuals with daily living activities, personal care, and health maintenance while promoting dignity and self-advocacy.
• Discover and coordinate community events, activities, and opportunities that align with individual interests and goals.
• Help individuals build new hard and soft skills in real-world settings while encouraging growth and achievement.
• Safely transport individuals to activities, appointments, and community outings as needed.
• Document services provided and help maintain compliance with CMS, DODD, OOD, and CARF standards.
• Help maintain a safe, healthy, and supportive environment for every individual served.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• holidays and leave options
• Comprehensive health insurance provided through an Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA), including employer paid allowance
• 100% Employer paid dental and vision plans
• $25,000 basic life insurance paid by employer
• Voluntary life, disability and other insurance plans
• 403(b) savings plan with company match 50% of employee deferral up to 6%
• Access to employee assistance program
• Opportunities for training, education assistance and professional growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED