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Community Inclusion Specialist

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Watertown, CT, USA
Full-time

Under the supervision of the Manager our Community Inclusion Specialists (CIS) are primary implementers of our organization’s services, working on the front lines in our communities. As our professional representatives in the field, we view their roles as particularly critical to the overall success of the programs we provide.  The CIS 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.  The CIS assumes responsibility for the implementation of individualized treatment plan goals, teaching strategies, and reporting assignments, assisting individuals in making personal choices and accessing community activities, assisting individuals in accessing public and/or generic transportation (native supports) and providing transportation as assigned. Driving company vans is required. Additional related duties required.

If this field is new to you, please include a cover letter explaining your interest, outline your skills and how they can be applied to this role.

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 and problem solving skills
  • Valid driver’s license, good driving record.
  • Three (3) years of relevant work experience strongly preferred.
Compensation/Benefits: 
  • Excellent benefit package for Full time position: Medical, Dental, Prescription, Vision, Life and AD&D Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance, 401(k) Retirement Saving Plan with company match, 401(k) company Discretionary Contribution with Board approval, Employee Assistance Program, Discount Tickets to numerous events and Paid Time Off
  • Competitive pay
  • Over 1,200 online training courses available free to employees
  • Advancement opportunity 

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: 
Jul 20 2019
Active Until: 
Aug 20 2019
Hiring Organization: 
Easterseals
industry: 
Nonprofit