Intellectual Disability - Community Participation Associate
About The Position
Keystone Human Services is seeking Community Participation Associates to support adults in increasing their potential for employment and developing the skills needed for greater independence, meaningful community participation, and inclusion. Associates develop individualized supports based on each person’s strengths, needs, and interests; explore community participation options with person-centered tools; and help identify employment themes, ideal conditions, and potential job ideas. The role also involves supporting individualized goals with prospective employers, helping community members provide natural supports, and assisting with transportation coordination. This is a casual/per-diem position paying $21.50 per hour. The employer notes a competitive benefits package, extensive training and learning opportunities, and career development and advancement.
Requirements
- At least 18 years of age.
- Basic computer skills and ability to learn and use new programs and web-based systems.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to complete required training within specified timeframes, including Medication Administration, First Aid, and CPR certifications.
- Valid driver’s license and daily access to a privately maintained and insured vehicle.
- Successful completion of pre-employment checks, including motor vehicle record and criminal background checks.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Knowledge of community resources, including volunteer and potential vocational opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Develop appropriate supports for individuals based on their strengths, needs, and interests.
- Explore potential community participation options using person-centered tools.
- Complete the discovery process with individuals to identify themes and ideal conditions of employment.
- Develop potential employment ideas.
- Target individualized goals to negotiate with potential employers.
- Work with community members to teach and model effective ways to provide natural supports for individuals.
- Assist with coordination of transportation.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package including medical coverage and 401K.
- Extensive training and learning opportunities.
- Career development and advancement.
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