COMMUNITY SPECIALIST

Job Description

Job Description

The Arc Rockland provides supports and services to people of all ages with intellectual and other developmental disabilities.

Up to $1000 in sign-in bonuses available- Earn $500 after 6 months of full-time employment and an additional $500 after 9 months of full-time employment.

Apply today!

Discover the Rewards of working for The Arc Rockland as a Community Specialist !

Job Type : Full-time, Part-Time, or Per Diem

Pay : $17.00 / hour

Sign-on bonuses available- Earn $500 after 6 months of full-time employment and an additional $500 after 9 months of full-time employment.

Responsibilities include :

• Teach people receiving supports functional skills as determined by each individual assessment. This may include but is not limited to work readiness skills, behavior management, independent living and / or other skill development.
• Monitor skills in a variety of settings, including but not limited to community-based work environments.
• Deliver hands-on instruction in community settings and collect data.
• Provide transportation and travel training skills to the people receiving supports leading toward independence.
• Determine aptitudes, interests and preferences and match people with community training experiences related to their desired outcomes.
• Prepare and maintain all documentation pertaining to the people supported including daily data collection and monthly notes, as assigned. May include other required documentation for ACCES-VR, OPWDD, etc. depending upon assignment
• Administer prescribed medications to people receiving supports after successful completion of AMAP medication administration course.
• Drive Agency vehicles for transportation of people receiving supports as required
• Act as liaison with other community organizations.
• Participate in planning meetings, as assigned.
• Assess and identify learning and training needs of people.
• Assist with personal care of people receiving support as needed.
• Ensure the health and safety of all people receiving supports.

We Offer :

We Require :

Join our team and work at one of our Rockland County locations!

TO APPLY : Please respond to this posting or visit https : / / arcofrockland.org / careers. There is never a fee to apply.

The Arc Rockland is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Arc Rockland strives to create and maintain a work environment in which people are treated with dignity, decency, and respect, providing everyone with an equal opportunity to thrive. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that values the unique perspectives and contributions of all of our employees – a workplace where every employee is able to bring their whole self to work.