Community Support Facilitator

VALUES INTO ACTION INC • Philadelphia, PA

6h

About The Position

Join a mission-driven team that empowers people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live self-directed lives.

At Values Into Action, we believe in person-centered thinking, shared leadership, and building inclusive communities. As a Community Support Facilitator, you’ll play a vital role in guiding and mentoring self-managing teams to deliver high-quality, individualized support.
What You’ll Do
Lead & Empower Teams: Coach and mentor Support Partners and self-managing teams to make decisions, solve problems, and manage day-to-day operations with confidence.
Promote a collaborative team environment through reflective practice, constructive feedback, and shared leadership.
Guide teams in maintaining accountability for core responsibilities, including documentation, qualified standards, and community engagement.
Foster a culture of trust, inclusion, and empowerment where team members feel confident to take initiative and lead.
Champion Person-Centered Practices: Model facilitative leadership and ensure services reflect the preferences and goals of the people we support.
Drive Quality & Compliance: Support teams in maintaining documentation, meeting regulatory standards, and promoting safety and well-being.
Foster Growth & Inclusion: Create a culture of trust, feedback, and shared leadership while promoting equity and civil rights.
Collaborate & Innovate: Partner with individuals, families, and stakeholders to improve systems and advance organizational goals.
Be a Resource: Participate in the after-hours and weekend on-call rotation. Ensuring continuity of care and support for individuals when emergencies arise, including assuming the duties of a support partner when required.

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 5 years in human services, disability services, or related fields.
• Skills: Strong communication, time management, and organizational skills; ability to coach and build team capacity.
• Commitment: Passion for equity, inclusion, and person-centered support.
• High school diploma or GED (college degree preferred)
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Ability to meet health and safety requirements (CPR, First Aid, etc.)
• Physical ability to assist with mobility and lifting as needed
• proficiency in technology such as Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, etc.

Responsibilities

• Lead & Empower Teams: Coach and mentor Support Partners and self-managing teams to make decisions, solve problems, and manage day-to-day operations with confidence.
• Promote a collaborative team environment through reflective practice, constructive feedback, and shared leadership.
• Guide teams in maintaining accountability for core responsibilities, including documentation, qualified standards, and community engagement.
• Foster a culture of trust, inclusion, and empowerment where team members feel confident to take initiative and lead.
• Champion Person-Centered Practices: Model facilitative leadership and ensure services reflect the preferences and goals of the people we support.
• Drive Quality & Compliance: Support teams in maintaining documentation, meeting regulatory standards, and promoting safety and well-being.
• Foster Growth & Inclusion: Create a culture of trust, feedback, and shared leadership while promoting equity and civil rights.
• Collaborate & Innovate: Partner with individuals, families, and stakeholders to improve systems and advance organizational goals.
• Be a Resource: Participate in the after-hours and weekend on-call rotation. Ensuring continuity of care and support for individuals when emergencies arise, including assuming the duties of a support partner when required.

What This Job Offers

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