Community Integration Specialist

Lifetime Assistance - Community Integration Specialist
Make an Impact. Create Joy. Shape the Future.

At Lifetime Assistance, our mission is to foster independence, dignity, and respect for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Working with us goes beyond just a job-it's a chance to transform lives, including your own.

Position Overview:

Job Title: Community Integration Specialist
Location: Rochester, NY
Department: Day Services
Reports To: Community Integration Coordinator (CIC)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Starting Wage: $25.41 - $30.42

Why You Should Work for Lifetime Assistance?

• No-Premium Health Insurance: Access comprehensive healthcare without added cost.
• Education Support: Tuition assistance, scholarships - 50% off tuition for two courses per semester plus up to $3,000 scholarship per semester - plus micro-credential stipends up to $750 and SUNY partnerships.
• Paid Training & Coaching: Receive hands-on onboarding with a Success Coach, immersive learning, e-learning, and ongoing paid training.
• Career Growth: Clear pathways to advancement, leadership training, and coaching support.
• Work-Life Harmony: Generous paid time off and supportive scheduling.
• Join a Caring Culture: Be part of a compassionate, mission-driven team that values every person - both those we support and our employees alike.

Your Core Responsibilities:

• Support daily operations of Day Habilitation Services and assist in delivering person-centered programming.
• Assist in supervising, training, scheduling, and supporting Day Habilitation staff.
• Help develop, implement, and monitor individualized Day Hab plans and outcomes.
• Coordinate community volunteer opportunities and meaningful integrated activities for individuals supported.
• Collaborate with families, interdisciplinary teams, and community providers to ensure coordinated services.
• Monitor service delivery at home base and community sites and coordinate transportation supports.
• Complete and maintain required documentation, reports, and compliance records.
• Promote a professional, inclusive, and person-centered environment for staff and individuals supported.
• Assist in obtaining equipment and resources necessary to support effective services.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with one (1) year of experience supporting individuals with disabilities; OR
• Associate degree with three (3) years of related experience; OR
• High school diploma/equivalent with five (5) years of related experience, including supervisory experience.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to interpret policies, service plans, and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Must meet Lifetime Assistance Vehicle Operator Requirements.
• Ability to meet physical requirements of the role, including lifting up to 50 pounds and maintaining SCIP-R certification if required.

Our Mission & Culture:

• Mission-Driven Work: Empowering individuals to live with independence and purpose-here, your work truly matters.
• Inclusive & Supportive: A workplace built on respect, dignity, and a shared vision of inclusion.
• Community Impact: Join efforts that reflect Lifetime Assistance's dedication to community partnerships and enhanced quality of life for all.

Are You Ready to Begin?

If you're a compassionate leader ready to take the next step in your human services career, apply today and join us in building lives of independence-one person at a time.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Lifetime Assistance is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to inclusive hiring practices without regard to race, religion, gender, age, disability, or other protected characteristics.

"I am part of something bigger... Being a Lifetime Assistance employee means everything to me."
- Kimberly C, Family Coordinator of Community Services, celebrating her 30th year with us

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