Intellectual Disability - Community Participation Associate

Keystone Human Services; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual/Per Diem

Hourly pay $21.50

Medical benefits

401K

Extensive training and development

Career advancement

Job summary

Keystone Human Services in Wilkes-Barre, PA is seeking Community Participation Associates to help adults increase their employment potential and gain independence through meaningful community participation and inclusion.

You will develop supports based on strengths and interests, explore options with person-centered tools, and complete discovery to identify ideal employment conditions, while coordinating transportation and benefiting from extensive training and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18.
• Ability to learn new programs and web-based systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Successful completion of pre-employment processes including motor vehicle record and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Develop supports for individuals based on strengths, needs, and interests.
• Explore community participation options using person-centered tools.
• Complete the discovery process to identify employment themes and conditions.
• Develop potential employment ideas and negotiate with employers.
• Target individualized goals to support employment outcomes.
• Teach and model natural supports to aid in success.
• Assist with transportation coordination.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Effective communication

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Casual/Per Diem

Keystone Human Services is currently seeking Community Participation Associates to join our team of professionals in making a positive difference in the lives of our neighbors and the community.

The Community Participation Associate works with adults to increase their potential for employment and obtain the skills necessary to become more independent and experience meaningful community participation and inclusion.

The Work:

• Develop appropriate supports for individuals based on their strengths, needs, and interests


• Explore potential community participation options using various person-centered tools


• Complete the discovery process with individuals to identify themes and ideal conditions of employment


• Develop potential employment ideas


• Target individualized goals in order to negotiate with the potential employers


• Work with members of the community to teach and model effective ways to provide natural supports to aid in the success of individuals


• Assist with coordination of transportation

The Perks:

• Knowing you make a difference everyday


• Casual/Per Diem


• $21.50 per hour


• Competitive benefits package including medical, 401K, and more


• Extensive training and learning opportunities


• Career development and advancement

Minimum Requirements:

• At least 18 years of age


• Basic computer skills with the ability to learn and utilize new programs and other web based systems


• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written


• Ability to successfully complete all required trainings within specified timeframes, including Medication Administration, First Aid, and CPR certifications


• Valid Driver’s License with daily access to a privately maintained and insured vehicle


• Successful completion of the pre-employment process, including motor vehicle record and criminal background checks

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent


• Knowledge of community resources including volunteer and potential vocational opportunities

Keystone Human Services prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.