Community Inclusion Specialist

Center for Creative Works - RHD; Ardmore (PA); On-site; USD 21,002 - 29,913; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

The Center for Creative Works - RHD in Pennsylvania is seeking a Community Inclusion Specialist for their Progressive Art Studio program. This full-time role involves facilitating community outings for adults with developmental disabilities, ensuring their needs are met, and implementing support plans. Qualifications include a high school diploma (bachelor's preferred) and experience with the arts and individuals with developmental disabilities. Benefits include health and dental insurance, paid time off, and a 403(b) plan.

Qualifications

• Experience in or significant knowledge of the arts and local arts community preferred.
• One year of experience working with people with developmental disabilities.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Escort, supervise and oversee groups of up to three participants into the community.
• Meet the basic needs of participants, including medication administration.
• Implement Individual Support Plans and behavior plans as needed.

Skills

Experience in or significant knowledge of the arts

Basic computer skills using Microsoft products

Experience working with people with developmental disabilities

Education

High school diploma; bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Center for Creative Works – RHD

Community Inclusion Specialist – Progressive Art Studio Program

Description / Job Summary: Center for Creative Works (CCW), a Progressive Art Studio program, seeks full‑time Inclusion Specialists (CIS) who work with adult artists with developmental disabilities in Wynnewood, PA, and Philadelphia. The CIS facilitates daily outings designed to promote community integration, build cultural identity, and connect participants with relevant opportunities.

The role requires driving CCW vehicles, planning community outings with 1–3 participants, assisting with medication administration and daily living activities, implementing Individual Support Plans, keeping financial records for outings, completing required paperwork, and providing basic first aid when needed.

Essential Duties and Functions

• Escort, supervise and oversee groups of up to three participants into the community on a daily basis to take part in activities and/or events.
• Meet the basic needs of participants while in the community, including medication administration and assistance with other Activities of Daily Living as required.
• Implement Individual Support Plans and behavior plans as needed.
• Maintain sufficient knowledge of participants’ ISPs and personal needs to work with them effectively.
• Provide input for the creation of monthly budgets for outings and maintain tracking of receipts and expenditures for reconciliation.
• Complete all required paperwork, including daily service notes.
• Drive CCW vehicles.
• Attend to basic first aid when needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience in or significant knowledge of the arts and local arts community preferred.
• One year of experience working with people with developmental disabilities.
• Basic computer skills using Microsoft products.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Benefits

CCW offers full benefits for full‑time employees, including health, life, and dental insurance, paid time off, and a 403(b) plan through the affiliate organization APIS Services.

CCW is a program of Resources for Human Development and a values‑driven organization committed to the empowerment of participants and staff. Training is available year‑round for employees. The team is lively, engaged, joyful, and family‑focused.

Salary

$18.48 per hour.