Employment/ Community Support Specialist

POSITION: Employment/Community Support Specialist

DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE TO: Case Manager

DESCRIPTION: We are an innovative person-centered organization that has been providing support to individuals and families living in Central Vermont for over 50 years. We support people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to live their best life, to be part of the community, to explore their dreams and achieve their goals. You will be part of a dynamic, caring team that promotes creativity and having fun. If you have a positive mindset, are creative and passionate about helping individuals achieve goals, then you will be a great fit for our team.

Seeking motivated Support Specialist to provide Community and employment supports. This is a full-time 33-hour a week benefitted position.

ABOUT THIS POSITION:

• Support will be provided to a 32-year-old woman totaling 25 hours per week. 10 hours per week will be in the community. Activities may include attending community events, activities with peers or attending the gym. The remaining 15 hours will be supporting her goal of maintaining competitive employment.
• Support will also be provided to a 29-year-old male totaling 8 hours per week. The support will come in the form of job coaching to assist him with maintaining employment.
• Contribute to the development of and ensure support with progress towards objectives identified in Individual Support Agreement (ISA).
• Preserve privacy, confidentiality and ensure dignity to all residents.
• Capture online notes and data related to daily experiences in electronic medical record software in a timely manner.
• Helping to promote an active lifestyle through engagement in activity and exercise.
• Participate in agency wide and position specific trainings as needed.

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL:

• Possess strong organizational skills
• Be flexible and open-minded
• Work well independently and part of a team
• Follow and implement individual support agreement plans
• Possess effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Possess and express great patience and empathy

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive salary and opportunities for overtime, if desired.
• Generous medical, dental, vision, life and accident insurance.
• Matching 403(b)
• Employee assistance plan.
• Generous sick and vacation accruals and 12.5 paid holidays annually.
• Mileage reimbursement for agency related travel.
• Fun and engaging environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Positive attitude and sense of humor.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license, excellent driving record and access to a safe, reliable, insured vehicle.
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment.
• Prior supported employment experience preferred but not required.

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