Overview:
Promote the values, dreams and potential of individuals with developmental disabilities through education and meaningful activities.
*Starting rate $21.50/hour*
Minimum Education Required: High School Diploma/GED Additional Shift Details: Monday-Friday during the day (11am-6pm) and some Saturdays Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate knowledge of, and commitment to, agency mission and values.
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Ability to develop meaningful community schedule focusing on individual’s choices and preference.
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Work one on one for a minimum of a 3 hours shift with the client in their local community.
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Ability to think creatively to engage the client and help each person try new opportunities.
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Ability to source volunteer opportunities.
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Help clients with their schedule flexibility, effective communication and skill development.
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Pick client up from their home and work with them on their pre-determined goals and objectives while accessing the community.
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Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned.
Competencies:
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Problem Solving- identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
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Respect –shows respect for self, coworkers and the individuals supported.
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Interpersonal Skills- maintains confidentiality, remains open to others’ ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things.
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Oral communication- speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations demonstrates group presentation skills.
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Written Communication- is able to read and write information to communicate.
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Planning/organizing- prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
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Quality control- demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.
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Adaptability- adapts to changes in the work environment and deals with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
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Dependability- is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.
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Safety and security- actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures, and uses equipment and materials properly.
Qualifications:
- Associates degree preferred.
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At least 1 year experience working with individuals with disabilities/autism.
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Medical experience preferred.
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Valid driver’s license along with an acceptable driving status.
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Use of a reliable vehicle, which seats two passengers.
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Additional specific experience may be required.
HMEA, Inc is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles of affirmative action.