What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Inclusion Coordinator position at PROVAIL?
Join an empowered team that is making a difference in our community!
PROVAIL has an exciting opportunity for a Community Inclusion Coordinator to join our team! In this role you will assist and support clients individualized skill development, independent living and community integration so individuals can learn how to actively and independently engage in their local community.
This is a full-time position that typically works Monday-Friday during normal business hours but may require some need for occasional nights/weekends-based business needs.
About Us
PROVAIL was founded in 1942 by parents of children with cerebral palsy. They created some of the first community services for individuals with cerebral palsy and other complex support needs in the area. Our mission is supporting people with disabilities to fulfill their life choices. We help people decide how they want to live their life in the community and then provide the support services they need to act on those choices. We are one of the state’s largest private, multi-service agencies dedicated to meeting the needs of children and adults with all types of disabilities.
What we offer:
- Competitive pay, $23.33 - $24.50 per hour, DOE
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision insurance with highly subsidized employer contribution for the employee. Dependent coverage for qualified family members is available.
- Employer Funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) when enrolled in a medical plan.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Health Care and Dependent Care
- Employee Assistance Program
- 104 hours paid vacation plus incremental increases based on years of service
- Twelve paid personal holidays
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Referral bonus program
- Monthly cell phone stipend and mileage reimbursement
- Extensive paid training and professional development opportunities
What you’ll do:
- Assist clients with development of their initial community inclusion plan through a person-centered approach and submit semi-annual progress reports.
- Provide community inclusion support either to individuals or small groups- up to three clients- who have similar interests or goals.
- Ensure that all services provided are consistent with the community inclusion plan and must include a specific goal and information about the client’s skills, interests, gifts and preferred activities.
- Assist the client with locating and initially engaging in activities that support socialization, education, recreation and personal development for the purpose of building and strengthening relationships with others in the local community who are not paid to be with the person learning, practicing and applying skills that promote greater independence and inclusion in their community.
- Safely operate a personal vehicle to travel between work sites, or attend off-site meetings, as required.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs related duties as assigned.
What you’ll bring:
- Preferred experience working with individuals with disabilities in a community setting.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively interact with coworkers, clients and their families, home staff, employers, funding sources, and the community.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Professional demeanor.
- Successful completion of a criminal history background check.
- Safely operate a personal vehicle to travel between work sites, or attend off-site meetings, as required.
- Familiarity with the community in which the participant resides, including knowledge of community organizations, informal clubs, community projects, and businesses.
PROVAIL is committed to diversity & inclusion and continually working to build an organizational culture and climate in which every voice is valued, staff have a sense of belonging and connection with one another and to the organization, and staff feel empowered to do their best work. We specifically encourage people of color, individuals who identify as LGBTQ and individuals with disabilities to apply for this position.
PROVAIL is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Salary : $23 - $25