Community Participation Specialist

7 days ago


New York, New York, United States AIMED Human Services Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Community Participation Specialist to join our team at AIMED Human Services. As a Community Participation Specialist, you will play a critical role in supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to integrate into their communities and build meaningful relationships.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Community Integration: Accompany participants to community experiences to provide skill training and mentoring to enhance participation and inclusion.
  2. Community Connections: Develop and solidify community connections and experiences for program participants.
  3. Social Network Development: Help participants engage in community activities, organizations, groups, associations or clubs to develop social networks.
  4. Learning Experience: Help participants increase their learning experience.
  5. Documentation: Complete required daily documentation.
  6. Additional Duties: Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of human services and have excellent interpersonal skills. The minimum qualifications for this role include:

  1. A minimum of an Associate's Degree in Human Services or a related field.
  2. At least 1 year of experience in human services or a related field.
  3. Autonomy and ability to work without immediate supervision.
  4. Interpersonal sensitivity and ability to establish effective relationships.
  5. A valid driver's license and ability to drive a van.
  6. CPS certification.
  7. CPR, First Aid and AED certification.
  8. Clearance of ACT 33, 34 and 73 (criminal clearance) and clear sexual abuse background clearance.

AIMED Human Services is an equal opportunity employer.



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