Community Integration Specialist- Male Only

Advocates; Shrewsbury (MA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to empowering individuals with developmental disabilities. In this rewarding role, you will promote the values and potential of clients through education and meaningful activities. You will work closely with individuals, helping them navigate their community, develop skills, and achieve their personal goals. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of others while fostering a culture of inclusion and respect. If you are passionate about supporting individuals and are ready to make a difference, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience working with individuals with disabilities/autism.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Develop meaningful community schedules focusing on individual’s choices.
• Engage clients creatively and help them achieve their goals.

Skills

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Planning/Organizing

Adaptability

Dependability

Safety and Security

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associates Degree (preferred)

Job description

Overview

*Starting rate $24.00/hour*

Promote the values, dreams and 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- identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Respect –shows respect for self, coworkers and the individuals supported.

• Interpersonal Skills- maintains confidentiality, remains open to others’ ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things.
• Oral communication- speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations demonstrates group presentation skills.
• Written Communication- is able to read and write information to communicate.
• Planning/organizing- prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
• Quality control- demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.

• Adaptability- adapts to changes in the work environment and deals with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
• Dependability- is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Safety and security- actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures, and uses 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.

Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, partnered status, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience.