Community Based Day Support Professional

Description

Community Connections Inc. is in search of dedicated Community Based Day Support Professionals to join our Community Based Day Support team in Fall River. In this role you will support individuals with disabilities by creating a pathway to employment by providing career exploration and skill building activities. You will partner with individuals and businesses throughout Fall River and surrounding communities and aid Community Connections in their mission to provide optimal independence and enriching services to people with disabilities. We are looking for someone with a commitment to compassion, mentoring others and serving the community.


What You'll Do as a Community Based Day Support Professional:

• Develop and expand opportunities for community integration to address the pre-employment, social, and recreational interests of the individuals we serve.
• Conduct assessments of the individuals' interests, skills and abilities to identify learning styles, social skills and available supports.
• Promote the development of skill acquisition and exponential learning through community exploration.
• Maintain relationships with community businesses and resources to secure opportunities for individuals we serve.
• Support individuals in becoming active, engaged members of their community by facilitating volunteer, leisure, and employment opportunities.
• Document individuals' progress toward goal objectives and keep up-to-date case records.

What You'll Need as a Community Based Day Support Professional:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Bachelor's Degree in human service or business-related field preferred
• 1+ year's experience and/or training working with individuals with disabilities
• Valid driver's license, access to a motor vehicle, and satisfactory driving record
• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently
• A proven ability to work independently and a proficiency in computer and word processing skills

Who You Are as a Community Based Day Support Professional:?

• An advocate for individuals with disabilities
• Someone who takes joy in teaching and guiding others.
• Someone who wants variety in their work.
• An active and engaged member of the local community.

What Community Connections Can Provide You:?

• Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO Health Insurance?
• Delta Dental Insurance?
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue 20/20 Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• PTO: 9 Paid Holidays, 10 Vacation days, 3 Personal days?
• Employer paid Group Life/AD&D Insurance?
• Employer Paid Long Term Disability Insurance?
• 403b Retirement Plan with Discretionary Employer Match?
• A workplace with both heart and soul?
• Opportunities for personal and professional development?
• The opportunity to positively impact the lives of the individuals we serve

?To be considered for this position, please apply through our official website at Thank you!


Community Connections Inc. is an EEO employer, disability and veterans.?


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