Community Inclusion Specialist-Part Time, 20 Hours/Week

• Works directly with our consumers in a variety of employment settings and/or program models designed to address their individual program needs and life goals.
• Assumes responsibility for implementation of individualized treatment plan goals, teaching strategies, and reporting assignments.
• Represents Easterseals with our community partners in promoting our collaborations with stakeholders, employers and community organizations.
• Actively participates as a member of interdisciplinary treatment teams for all assigned individuals.
• Establishes, develops and maintains respectful relationships with individuals served, and facilitate functional training in vocational, domestic, recreational, leisure and community settings.
• Provides on-site employment and life skills training.  Maintains on-site support to consumers and serves in a liaison role with employers.
• Assists individuals in making personal choices and accessing community activities.
• Develops and expand community opportunities/relationships for our consumers that provide opportunities for increased independence.
• Assists individuals in accessing public and/or generic transportation (native supports); provides transportation as assigned.
• Assists with personal care such as eating, toileting and dressing as prescribed, based on the needs of the individuals served.
• Successfully completes all professional development and training requirements as identified by the vocational program, and by our organization.

Qualifications:

• This position may be authorized to have access to protected Health Information (PHI) to perform specific job duties. 
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Valid driver’s license, good driving record.

EDUCATION

High School Diploma or equivalent required.  Associates Degree strongly preferred. 

EXPERIENCE   

Three (3) years of relevant work experience strongly preferred.