Community inclusion specialist

• ❤️ Meaningful Work That Matters
• Make a Difference Every Day
• Support Individuals and Families
• Build Meaningful Relationships
• Strengthen Communities
• Join a Mission-Driven Organization

What You'll Do

The Community Inclusion Specialist (CIS) provides assistance to adults with developmental disabilities. The CIS creates and facilitates daily outings designed to promote community integration, build cultural identity, and connect participants with relevant opportunities to help meet their larger goals within the community. Participants may spend time in the community engaging in anything from cultural activities, museum visits, life skills-based excursions, volunteer opportunities, parks and more. The CIS may accompany up to three people at a time in the community, using public transportation or in transport in a program vehicle for these outings.

Your responsibilities may include

• Escort, supervise and oversee groups of up to 3 participants into the community on a daily basis to take part in activities and/or events.
• Meet the basic needs of our participants while in the community. This may include medication administration, or assistance with other Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) as required by the participant.
• Implement ISP’s (Individual Support Plans) and behavior plans, as needed.
• Maintain sufficient knowledge of participants’ ISPs and personal needs required to work with them in a meaningful and productive way.
• Create monthly budgets for outings and maintain tracking of receipts and expenditures for reconciliation.
• Complete all required paperwork, including but not limited to daily progress notes on a regular and timely basis.
• Have regular access to reliable transportation, using your own vehicle in your work
• Attend to basic first aid, when needed.
• CIS will support individuals in community participation support and supported employment.
• CIS will complete training in the Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators within 9 months of hire.

Who We're Looking For

You may be a great fit if you are: ✔ Compassionate

✔ Dependable

✔ Patient

✔ Team-Oriented

✔ Service-Focused

✔ Professional

✔ Positive

✔ Committed to Helping Others

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Three years’ experience working with people with developmental disabilities.
• Basic Computer skills using Microsoft Products.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Proof of active car insurance.

• Physical Requirement
• Medium lifting requirements, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally

• Schedule
• Per Diem

🌟 Start a Career with Purpose

Some jobs pay the bills.

This job changes lives.

If you're looking for a career where your compassion, dedication, and hard work make a real difference every day, we invite you to join the Resources for Human Development team.

Apply Today and Make an Impact Every Day by Helping People Heal.

Resources for Human Development is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.

"Creating a Better Tomorrow... Today"

About our organization

Resources for Human Development is part of the Inperium family of companies.

Employment for this position is administered through Apis Services, Inc.

Equal opportunity employer

Apis Services, Inc., Inperium Inc. and affiliate’s provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and all applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy/childbirth, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunities extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.