Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the critical skills needed to gain and maintain successful employment.
Responsibilities
- Support individuals through the employment process, including developing a resume, applying to jobs, and interviewing with potential employers
- Teach individuals independent job skills and requirements utilizing job task analysis and job specific supports, including assistive technology and personal assistance
- Work with individuals at their job to assist with analyzing responsibilities, breaking down tasks into manageable components, and completing their assignments
- Identify and help solve problems before they become a crisis for the individual, employer, or coworkers
- Build a support network between individuals and community members
- Communicate progress updates as needed to the employer, family, staff, and management
- Ensure program documentation and billable records are completed in an accurate and timely manner
- Report program status updates on a regular basis
- Cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation
- Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required OR IS IT HIGH SCHOOL?
- Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record
- Minimum two years of relevant experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Willing to complete all required training per state guidelines
- Ability to work individually and with a team to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receiving supports
- Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in crisis situations
- Bilingual a plus (English/Spanish)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent time management skills
