Assisting individuals to achieve THEIR best life is what we do, and we'd like you to join us!This position provides direct support for individuals as well as staff. As a Community Specialist, you would lead a small team of staff in supporting and advocating for a handful of clients so that they may achieve their goal of maximum independence.As a Community Specialist, you support the individuals receiving services from SIRS to...
- Achieve goals the individual selects.
- Achieve as much independence as possible.
- Feel supported in daily living to create a safe & healthy life.
- Make each day the BEST day.
- Recommend life-changing strategies to assist the individual in achieving their goals and obtaining even more independence as part of the Individual Support Team.
- Advocate for the individuals assigned to you so that they receive quality care, both within and outside of the agency.
Requirements:- Able to work on weekends/evenings as part of a regional team to cover emergent needs.
- Able to pass TB & Drug Screen as well as Criminal History.
- Must have reliable transportation.
- Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time.
- Must be able to grasp the equivalent of a 12 oz. can.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Education- High School Diploma or GED
Preferred Interests In the fields of:
- Social Service or Social Services
- Human Services
- Youth Development
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Experience:
- Supervisory: 1 year (Preferred)
- Caregiving: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License
- CPR/First Aid (Training Provided)
SIRS, Inc. is a qualifying organization under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.Monday - Friday 9am-5pm. Some evenings and weekends.