Community Integration Specialist

The Community Integration Specialist is responsible for providing community-based training to adults with developmental disabilities in preparation for jobs in the community.

This position assesses skills with input from the individual, family and stakeholders, coordinates community training sites, and provides individualized training in a typical 2:1 service ratio in the areas of vocational, independent living and social skills.

RESPONSIBILITY LEVEL:

Implements strategies to achieve the goals for the organization and provides community-based training to adults with developmental disabilities to prepare them for employment in the community.

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Sustains policies, procedures and programs.

Typically works on projects and tasks that span 3 - 12 months.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

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Project and Change Management: Effectively plans and manages own work to reliably complete routine job responsibilities and special assignments.

Periodically serves as a team member or subject matter expert on formal or department projects.

Effectively engages in change affecting her/him, communicating appropriately with supervisor.

Follows through on learning, skill building, and practice necessary to adapt to change.
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Problem Solving: General supervision, regular review of work by manager or senior coworker.

May be paired with senior team member for development purposes.

Uses skills to solve problems of routine complexity; able to identify root cause, interpret data, and resolve issues.
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Technical Skills: Fundamental knowledge of professional principles and skills.

Works in compliance with established procedures.
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Community Engagement: Serves as an ambassador for Goodwill in the wider community.

Participates in volunteer opportunities as schedules and interest permit.
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Trains individuals in community-based settings with a focus on building self-awareness, job exploration, professional behaviors, resume and interview skills, and soft skill and technical job skill acquisition.

Facilitates natural supports in the community learning environment and strategically fades support as individuals become more independent.
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Assesses individual skills, needs, vocational interests, and motivation on an ongoing basis, using written evaluations and observation.

Identifies related training objectives that support advancement toward community employment.
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Develops individualized materials, plans and implements learning activities that support progression through training stages.
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Documents training progress through regular case notes and reports, objective reviews, and individual plans.
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Facilitates application to to the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) and provides liaison support throughout the intake process.

Responsible to provide consistent support as individuals' transition into jobs in the community.
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Initiates ongoing communication and coordination with families, caregivers, Family Care Case Managers, DVR Counselors, and Goodwill staff to aid collaborati...