What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supportive Employment Specialist position at Aid to the Developmentally Disabled, Inc.?
RISE is a nonprofit organization that was established in 1980 as Aid To The Developmentally Disabled (ADD) by family members who were concerned about the physical and emotional decline of patients compelled to live in crowded institutions.
These family members believed that appropriate treatment and training in a warm, sheltered, homelike environment would enhance their physical and emotional growth. With the support, funding and licensing of New York State’s Office of People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) and the Office of Mental Health (OMH), ADD came to life.
We are currently Seeking a Community Based Prevocational Services Specialist to work in our Day Program located in Riverhead. This is a fantastic opportunity to support our individuals in gaining work readiness skills.
Responsibilities:
Responsible to supervise the individuals enrolled in the program to pursue a variety of volunteer opportunities. Assisting the individuals while engaging in community volunteer activities.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with community partners at volunteer sites providing participants with opportunities to gain vocational skills
Carry out the daily/weekly schedule including transportation for the program participants
Ensure that all program activities are Person Centered and based the individual’s valued outcomes as outlined in their Life Plans.
Requirements:
High School Diploma
Valid NYD Drivers License.
For More information please visit our website at riselifeservices.org EOE
Rise Life Services has made a strong commitment to our retention programs. We have introduced our Rising Star and Shining Star programs as well as our Monthly Roundtable meetings.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $21.53 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
- NYS Drivers License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $22