Community Facilitator (PT)

• Community Facilitators (CFs) provide inclusive community-based support to children and adolescents receiving services under our Community Integration program.
• The position entails working 1:1 with an individual who has been diagnosed with Autism, ADHD, Down Syndrome, or other developmental disability, disorder, or diagnosis.
• All programs are individualized to meet the needs of every individual and family dynamic.
• This is a community-based position (the CF will provide transportation and support to a client as it pertains to accessing community resources relevant to goals and skill development objectives).
• Community Facilitators will support clients in maximizing their participation and success within social, educational, and vocational settings and teach functional and communication skills to help clients become more independent. 

• This is a part-time position with full-time hours available if you are open to working with an additional client during the workweek.
• There is always an opportunity to pick up extra hours with our Independent Living Services (ILS) Program. 

• Ideal candidates are energetic, patient, and empathetic, and possess strong communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Candidates are passionate about working with and advocating for members of the developmental disability population, seeking a rewarding experience that produces socially significant changes that improve the overall quality of life of our clients.

• Report to CI Supervisor.
• Work 1:1 with the client, typically Monday-Friday.
• Provide transportation, companionship, guidance, and redirection while in the community.
• Encourage and improve the client’s use of essential life skills.
• Work with client on skill acquisition programs (i.e., self-help, self-advocacy, social-emotional, social skills, safety awareness).
• Connect client to volunteer sites and assist with pre-vocational skill development.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to challenging behaviors.
• Utilize functions of behavior approach to address and promote specific behaviors.
• Document relevant data, monitor task performance, and provide a detailed summary of each session.
• Participate in Case Conferencing as part of interdisciplinary teamwork to discuss concerns, goals, and progress of the client.
• Participate in required and ongoing training and meetings.

• Minimum high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Interest in Psychology, Sociology, Education, or related fields.
• Experience with children or teens preferred, not required (personally or professionally).
• Experience with individuals diagnosed with developmental disabilities preferred not required.
• Willingness to learn and grow.
• Ability to accept, implement, and give constructive feedback.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills (i.e., written notes, emails, and verbal communication).
• Ability to maintain daily documentation of client progress (Training Provided).
• Microsoft Office 365 (e.g., email, excel, word, PowerPoint, Sharepoint, OneNote, Teams, etc.)
• Must have a reliable car and a working cellular device (we reimburse mileage and a portion of the monthly phone bill).
• Must have a flexible schedule Monday through Friday, some weekends.
• New hires are expected to complete a background check through the DOJ and FBI.

• Paid training.
• 1:1 weekly support from a supervisor
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Mileage reimbursement
• Cross-training available (work with teens and adults)
• Plenty of room for advancement within our company

Salary : $19 - $21