*THIS IS A D.O.T. SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION AND IS SUBJECT TO A QUARTERLY RANDOM DRUG SCREEN IF HIRED*

Make a Difference / Who We Are:

Pioneer Resources is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Our mission is to help people with disabilities and seniors obtain independence and dignity by creating opportunities for participation in the community using our four pillars of service:

• A place to live; affordable housing and specialized homes
• A place to learn; vocational training, ABA therapy & community living supports programs
• A place to grow and play; Pioneer Trails camping and recreational programs
• A way to get there; one of the largest transportation fleets on the lakeshore

Pioneer Resources is a great place to work! Members of our team are an energizing mix of veteran staff from over 38 years of experience to those only recently discovering their passion for helping others. Our workforce respects the diversity of the people we serve and those we serve alongside. Pioneer Resources offers a rewarding work experience that strategically meets the needs of our community while fostering employee success with personal fulfillment and work-life balance. As an employee of Pioneer Resources, you will have the unique opportunity to touch the lives of those in your community every time you come to work!

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work: 

This is a part-time position that works on average less than 30 hours a week. Hours of work are based on program needs. This position supports community integration goals for program participants, as well as providing general aid to program services as needed/requested. Most hours fall between 7:00 am and 7:00 pm with downtime throughout the day. The schedule may vary based on agency needs at the discretion of the Community Integration Supervisor and/or Program Services Manager. 

Summary: 

The primary purpose of a Community Integration Specialist is to support participants with community integration activities and assist program staff. This position also provides support to program services in general as requested by the Community Integration Supervisor, Program Services Manager and/or Director of Programs.

Essential Functions: 

This is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of job functions. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee is required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties, as assigned.

Essential functions of this position include:

• Implement goals identified in the Person-Centered Plans (PCP) and other plans a participant may have by providing assistance, reminders, observation, guidance and/or training.
• Provide personal care and assist program staff as needed.
• Follow monthly calendars and ensure participants have daily access to the community.
• Provide a culture of gentleness, dignity, respect, and a safe environment to all participants receiving Community Living Support.
• Assure all participants are aware of their rights.
• Provide safe transportation from the program site to community activities, among community activities, and from the community activities back to the program site.
• Provide transportation from participant homes to the program and vice versa as requested.
• Attend all scheduled staff meetings and other meetings/In-services requested by the Community Integration Supervisor.
• This position includes assisting participants in and out of vehicles, using the wheelchair lift, if required and securing belts and restraints, and driving the vehicle.
• A chauffeur’s license is required. Staff are reimbursed for a chauffeur’s license if they do not yet have one.
• Responsible for reporting vehicle maintenance needs to the Community Integration Supervisor.
• Staff room assignments are subject to change due to staffing needs – we must ensure adequate coverage for the needs of all participants.
• Ensure proper care and sanitization for all assigned vehicles and/or workspaces is maintained.
• Perform additional duties/tasks as assigned by the Community Integration Supervisor, Program Services Manager, and/or Director of Programs as needed.

Education/Talent Requirements:

• A high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• The ability to read and write English, perform basic math, and the ability to comprehend written instructions and record information.
• The capacity to work in a team with intermittent supervision.
• The ability to work respectfully and courteously with a wide variety of individuals, including individuals with disabilities, senior citizens, children, supervisors, and other drivers.
• This employee will be required to complete all required initial and update training including CPR, first aid training, and any other training required for the job.
• This employee must be able to pass a drug and alcohol test and DOT physical examination. If the background check reveals disqualifying information, employment shall be terminated unless the disqualifying information was successfully appealed as inaccurate, expunged, or set aside.
• Maintain necessary certification, education, and physical condition requirements of the Michigan DOT.
• Possess a valid Michigan Chauffeur Driver License and maintain a good driving record with less than six (6) points.

Travel: 

Must be willing and able to travel up to 5% for meetings, training, and conferences; company vehicle may or may not be supplied and use of personal vehicle may occasionally be required.

Work Environment: 

This employee will spend several hours at a time in a vehicle. Temperature conditions in a vehicle may vary widely with the weather conditions. They will also spend time out of doors in a variety of climatic conditions as needed to load and unload passengers or pre-trip and fuel the vehicle.

Physical Demands of the Job: 

Primarily sedentary work; while performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, walk, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, keyboard, etc. May be required to reach, stoop, or kneel to perform miscellaneous duties. Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs may be expected, with frequent lifting up to 25 lbs. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, extensive reading, and various visual inspection requirements. This position requires the ability to move up and down the steps located on the bus multiple times throughout the day. Further requires pushing/maneuvering occupied wheelchair(s) in and out of buses with the use of electric and manual chair lifts.