Community Integration Specialist- TRACS
About The Position
Advocates is a nonprofit, mission-driven organization that provides comprehensive services for people facing developmental, mental health, or other life challenges. Its person-centered approach empowers individuals to make choices, build independence, and live full, meaningful lives. The organization values respect, compassion, inclusion, and a supportive workplace culture. The Community Integration Specialist works one-on-one with a client in the client’s local community for shifts of at least three hours. The role supports clients in pursuing their predetermined goals and objectives, building skills, and accessing community opportunities in ways that reflect their choices and preferences. The specialist picks clients up from home and helps develop and carry out meaningful, flexible community schedules, including identifying volunteer opportunities and encouraging clients to try new activities. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of experience working with individuals with disabilities or autism, a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving status, and access to a reliable vehicle that can seat two passengers. An associate degree and medical experience are preferred. Additional specific experience may be required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least one year of experience working with individuals with disabilities or autism.
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving status.
- Access to a reliable vehicle that seats two passengers.
- Additional specific experience may be required.
- Demonstrate problem-solving, respect, interpersonal, oral and written communication, planning and organizing, quality-control, adaptability, dependability, and safety skills.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree preferred.
- Medical experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate knowledge of and commitment to the agency’s mission and values.
- Develop meaningful community schedules centered on each individual’s choices and preferences.
- Work one-on-one with a client in their local community for a minimum three-hour shift.
- Think creatively to engage clients and help them explore new opportunities.
- Source volunteer opportunities.
- Help clients develop schedule flexibility, effective communication, and other skills.
- Pick clients up from home and work with them on predetermined goals and objectives while accessing the community.
- Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
