Community Specialist II

Kids for the Future; Valley Cottage (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Training, Education and Advancement

Job summary

The Arc Rockland in Valley Cottage, NY, is recruiting a Community Specialist II for full-time roles at multiple nearby locations. Pay is $20.66/hour with potential sign-on bonuses up to $1,000.

Responsibilities include teaching functional skills, transportation training, and documentation management. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, a year of relevant experience, a valid driver’s license, and AMAP certification by end of probation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalency Exam required; Two years of college a plus.
• One year of experience relevant to assigned location.
• Familiarity with supervision of developmentally disabled in community settings.
• Write monthly notes and complete daily documentation.
• Valid driver’s license and meet driving standards.
• AMAP certification required by end of probation/orientation.

Responsibilities

• Teach functional skills including work readiness, behavior management, and independent living.
• Provide transportation and travel training toward independence.
• Match individuals with community training experiences aligned to outcomes.
• Prepare and maintain documentation including data collection and notes.
• Administer medications after AMAP training.
• Drive agency vehicles for transportation as required.
• Liaise with community organizations and other professionals.
• Assess learning needs and address problems, reporting incidents promptly.
• Ensure services meet the interests and desires of each person.
• Prepare required paperwork in a timely manner.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years of college

AMAP certification

Job description

• Location 210 Route 303,Valley Cottage, NY, 10989,United States
• Base Pay $20.66 / Hour
• Job Category Direct Care, Non-Profit, Social Services
• Employee Type Full Time
• Required Degree High school

Community Specialist II

Locations Available: Valley Cottage, Nyack, New City, Orangeburg

Pay rate: $20.66 per hour

Full time and part-time opportunities available

Up to $1000 in sign-on bonuses available- Earn $500 after 6 months of full-time employment and an additional $500 after 9 months of full-time employment.

Responsibilities include:

• Teach people receiving supports functional skills as determined by each individual assessment. This may include but is not limited to work readiness skills, behavior management, independent living and/or other skill development.
• Provide transportation and travel training skills to the people receiving supports leading toward independence.
• Determine aptitudes, interests and preferences and match people with community training experiences related to their desired outcomes.
• Prepare and maintain all documentation pertaining to the people supported including daily data collection and monthly notes, as assigned. May include other required documentation for ACCES-VR, OPWDD, etc. depending upon assignment
• dminister prescribed medications to people receiving supports after successful completion of AMAP medication administration course.
• Drive Agency vehicles for transportation of people receiving supports as required (pick-up, drop-off, to and from worksites, community outings, hospital for treatment, etc.)
• Act as liaison with other community organizations.
• Assess and identify learning and training needs of people.
• Address any problems that may be occurring and report incidents in a timely manner as required.
• Ensure that services are delivered in a manner that is responsive to interests and desires of each person.
• Prepare required paperwork in a timely manner.

Requirements include:

• High School Diploma or Equivalency Exam required; Two years of college a plus.
• One year of experience relevant to assigned location.
• Familiarity with principles and techniques used in the supervision of the developmentally disabled in community settings.
• Write monthly notes and complete daily documentation.
• Interact with parents, guardians and other professionals regarding individual plans and progress.
• Valid driver’s license and meet Agency’s driving standards.
• Become certified as an Approved Medical Administration Personnel (AMAP) prior to the end of the probation/orientation period.
• Based on assignments, availability and willingness to work varied work schedules and work

We Offer:

• Competitive pay
• Training, Education and Advancement Opportunities

The Arc Rockland is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The Arc Rockland strives to create and maintain a work environment in which people are treated with dignity, decency, and respect, providing everyone with an equal opportunity to thrive. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that values the unique perspectives and contributions of all of our employees – a workplace where every employee is able to bring their whole self to work.