Community Integration Specialist- Male Only
Advocates
**Overview**
***Starting rate $24.00/hour***
Promote the values,dreamsand potential of individuals with developmental disabilities through education and meaningful activities.
**Minimum Education Required**
High School Diploma/GED
**Responsibilities**
+ Demonstrate knowledge of, and commitment to, agency mission and values.
+ Ability to develop meaningful community schedule focusing on individual’s choices and preference.
+ Work one on one for a minimum of a 3 hours shift with the client in their local community.
+ Ability to think creatively to engage the client and help each person try new opportunities.
+ Ability to source volunteer opportunities.
+ Help clients with their schedule flexibility, effective communication and skill development.
+ Pick client up from their home and work with them on their pre-determined goals and objectives while accessing the community.
+ Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned.
**Competencies:**
+ Problem Solving-identifiesand resolves problemsin a timely mannerand gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
+ Respect –shows respect for self, coworkers and the individuals supported.
+ Interpersonal Skills-maintainsconfidentiality,remainsopen to others’ideasandexhibitswillingness to try new things.
+ Oral communication- speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situationsdemonstratesgroup presentation skills.
+ Written Communication-is able toread and write information to communicate.
+ Planning/organizing- prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
+ Quality control-demonstratesaccuracy and thoroughness andmonitorsown work to ensure quality.
+ Adaptability- adapts to changes in the work environment and deals with frequent change,delaysor unexpected events.
+ Dependability- is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to managementdirectionandsolicitsfeedback to improve performance.
+ Safety and security- actively promotes and personallyobservessafety and securityprocedures, anduses equipment and materials properly.
**Qualifications**
+ Associates degree preferred.
+ At least 1 year experience working with individuals with disabilities/autism.
+ Behavior management/modification experience preferred.
+ Valid driver’s license along with an acceptable driving status.
+ Use of a reliable vehicle, which seats two passengers.
+ Additional specific experience may be required.
_HMEA, Inc is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles of affirmative action._
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**Job Locations** _US-Shrewsbury_
**Minimum Education Required** _High School Diploma/GED_
**Job ID** _2024-10483_
**Organization** _Advocates_
**Type** _Regular Part-Time_
**Number of Hours Per Week** _18_
**Business Unit** _Developmental Services_
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