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Community Inclusion Specialist

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Waterbury, CT, United States
Full-time
  •   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.
Educational Background: 
High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associates Degree strongly preferred.
Skills/Experience: 
  • 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.
  • Three (3) years of relevant work experience strongly preferred.

Organization Info

Easterseals

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Founded: 
1942
About Us
Mission: 

For nearly 100 years Easterseals has been the indispensable resource for people and families challenged by disabilities. Now, as America faces a broad range of new issues, we make a major, positive, life-changing difference in the lives of people and families facing today's disabilities. The work we do every day is redefining disabilities for the 21st century.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Jan 11 2018
Active Until: 
Feb 11 2018
Hiring Organization: 
Easterseals
industry: 
Nonprofit