Community Integration Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Position: Community Integration Specialist

Compensation: $16.40-$18.70 per hour

Schedule: 37.5 hours a week (Full Time)

Location: Greater Pittsburgh Area

JOB SUMMARY:

Coordinates and facilitates access to services to service recipients in the Community Adult Autism Partnership Program (CAAPP).  Monitors service delivery, utilization and team cohesiveness and evaluates and uses data to support the continuing need for services.  Ensures that authorizations for services are obtained and revised . Establishes and maintains community-based sites to be utilized as vocational opportunities for assigned individuals.

What Devereux/TCV offers YOU:

• A working environment that is collaborative and with a multidisciplinary team approach.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Health, Vision, Dental Insurance.
• 403 (b) retirement plan.
• Paid Training.
• Student Loan Assistance.

You deserve to work somewhere that gives back to you!

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Professional Skills

Regulatory & Clinical Practice

• Ensure compliance with agency policies, professional standards, licensing requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
• Assess individual needs, develop and update treatment goals and service plans, and provide clinical guidance to treatment providers.
• Coordinate and oversee assigned individuals' services, activities, and treatment authorizations to support quality care and funding compliance.
• Facilitate team meetings and maintain required documentation.

Program Delivery

• Coordinate and oversee services for assigned individuals to ensure quality outcomes and person-centered care.
• Complete intake assessments, maintain client records, and ensure timely and accurate documentation in the electronic medical record system.
• Monitor progress, collect and analyze data, and prepare required reports and treatment updates.
• Provide direct service coverage when needed to ensure continuity of care.

Therapeutic Environment

• Foster a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment that promotes positive behaviors, personal growth, and skill development.
• Encourage individuals to build independence, self-control, responsibility, and healthy interpersonal relationships.
• Utilize daily interactions and activities as opportunities to support treatment goals and improve overall functioning.
• Implement therapeutic strategies that enhance participation in daily living, social, and community activities.

Responsibilities

Company Overview  

Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year.    

Our Mission: Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.    

With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care. 

Our Culture, Our Expectations   

At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices.  

We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity – offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors – is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world – one person, one family, one community at a time. 

What Devereux Offers You  

In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer;  

• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services. 

• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance. 

• Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage. 

• Employee assistance / work-life balance program. 

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Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE

Qualifications

EDUCATION: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Social Science, Vocational/Rehabilitation Education, Psychology, Education, or related field required.

EXPERIENCE: 

• Two years’ experience working with adolescents and/or adults with an autism spectrum disorder.
• Experience with ABA instructional methods, case management and/or counseling experience preferred.
• Must be able to demonstrate excellent customer service.
• Must be able to adapt to rapidly changing demands of the position, customer needs, and the organization.
• Proficient computer skills, mastery of Microsoft Office Applications, experience with data collection/analyzing platforms (Radar, Pro-Filer, and/or other internal and external software applications pertinent to the position).
• Strong organizational, oral and written communication skills. 
• Requires ability to work independently, prioritize, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and adhere to established guidelines. Valid driver's license must be maintained.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  Regularly requires walking, standing, stooping, bending, repetitive wrist/hand movement, and pushing/pulling (1/2 to 3/4 of the workday).  Often requires sitting.  May require lifting up to 50 lbs. Range of hearing and vision sufficient to operate standard office machines and communicate with co-workers and stakeholders in person and via telephone.  Free of dependency and abuse of illegal or illicit drugs, alcohol, inhalants, or other chemical substances or controlled substances.  Seldom drives a Devereux vehicle or van.  Frequent local travel.  Regularly works inside in areas that are adequately lighted and ventilated (1/2 to 3/4of work time).  Some fluctuation in temperature.  May work outside or in wet conditions (<1/4 of work time).

Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.