Volunteer Facilitator I

As our Job Coach, you will support people with developmental disabilities to have a full quality of life.
Every day you will assist people supported to gain skills to be more independent in all aspects of their life, achieve goals and dreams, remain active in the community, gain or maintain natural supports, maintain health and wellness, and be an advocate for each person you support to ensure his/her wants and needs are put first.
To be successful in this role, you will effectively empower individuals with developmental disabilities to achieve greater independence and an enhanced quality of life, acting as a dedicated advocate and facilitator for their personal growth and well-being.

LEARNING ABOUT THE PERSON SUPPORTED

Learns about the person's spirituality, social history and life experiences through education and a variety of community experiences
Uses the person's plan, Personal Outcome Measures information, and other assessments to learn about each person's goals and dreams. Attends program training with the QIDP and accurately implements all OSP/PCSP programs, learning objectives, and supports. Documents in an accurate and timely manner in all applicable records, charts and files of people supported

INTEGRATION AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT

Learns about people's vocational, community and social interests through experience and exposure
Supports people to be active members of the community (i.e., employment, volunteer work, belonging to clubs/organizations, participating in church activities, etc.) Supports people to become involved in their personal health needs, accompanies people to medical appointments, provides support during medical procedures, and completes follow-up recommendations
Learns about nutritional and healthy lifestyle recommendations through meal planning and preparation
Supports people to look their best by providing assistance in areas of hygiene, grooming, and attire

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT OF DEPARTMENT

Assists people supported to learn about his/her personal finances including money management and budgeting
Assists with financial expenditures/budgets for people supported. This includes cash, checks, debit cards, and EBT cards. Assists people supported to pay their bills and keep an accurate record on all financial spending ledgers.
Serve as a personal advocate for people and teach members of the community to treat people we support with dignity and respect through respectful communication and interactions
Advocate and job source with employers, community members, families and other stakeholders to develop needed supports and services
High School or equivalent diploma. ND, upon hire and
Auto Insurance, upon hire
One year of work experience

CHI Friendship is founded on the positive impact diversity has in our communities when embraced. Our successful team members genuinely enjoy learning about the people we support and helping them achieve independence while reaching their goals and dreams.