Community Engagement Assistant

Join an empowered team that is making a difference in our community!

Are you passionate about Inclusion, and looking for a way to make a difference? Come work for a nationally recognized non-profit leader in employment for people with disabilities! We're seeking creative, energetic professionals who are committed to inclusion to join our diverse team and help make employment a reality for all.

PROVAIL has an exciting opportunity for a Community Engagement Assistant to join our team! In this role you will assist and support clients develop skills that will increase their community integration by introducing and connecting a client to community supports, resources, and activities to help the client fully access their community for daily living needs or to reduce social isolation.

This is a full-time position that typically works Monday-Friday during normal business hours but may require some need for occasional nights/weekends-based business needs.

About Us

PROVAIL was founded in 1942 by parents of children with cerebral palsy. They created some of the first community services for individuals with cerebral palsy and other complex support needs in the area. Our mission is supporting people with disabilities to fulfill their life choices. We help people decide how they want to live their life in the community and then provide the support services they need to act on those choices. We are one of the state’s largest private, multi-service agencies dedicated to meeting the needs of children and adults with all types of disabilities.

What we offer:

• Competitive pay, $20.43 per hour
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision insurance with highly subsidized employer contribution for the employee. Dependent coverage for qualified family members is available.
• Employer Funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) when enrolled in a medical plan.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Health Care and Dependent Care
• Employee Assistance Program
• 104 hours paid vacation plus incremental increases based on years of service
• Twelve paid personal holidays
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Referral bonus program
• Monthly cell phone stipend and mileage reimbursement
• Extensive paid training and professional development opportunities

What you’ll do:

• Assist clients with development of their community engagement plan and submit quarterly progress reports.
• Provide community engagement support either to individuals or small groups- up to four clients- who have the same or similar interests.
• Ensure that all services provided must be consistent with the needs, goals, and interests outlined in the client’s service plan.
• Assist the client in finding leaders and members of community resources so that they can become active community members and build relationships based on common interests.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs related duties as assigned.

What you’ll bring:

• HCA certification in good standing OR CNA certification.
• Preferred experience working with individuals with disabilities in a community setting.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively interact with coworkers, clients and their families, home staff, employers, funding sources, and the community.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Professional demeanor.
• Successful completion of a criminal history background check.
• Possession of a current and valid Washington driver's license with a good driving record, access to a vehicle, and maintenance of insurance acceptable to the agency's insurance carrier.
• Familiarity with the community in which the participant resides, including knowledge of community organizations, informal clubs, community projects, and businesses.

COVID-19 VACCINATION POLICY

Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required or an approved accommodation request prior to starting work.

PROVAIL is committed to diversity & inclusion and continually working to build an organizational culture and climate in which every voice is valued, staff have a sense of belonging and connection with one another and to the organization, and staff feel empowered to do their best work. We specifically encourage people of color, individuals who identify as LGBTQ and individuals with disabilities to apply for this position.

PROVAIL is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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