Job description
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Make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities by creating opportunities for unique, fun, accessible community participation! We are proudly hiring an enthusiastic, creative Activity Coordinator for our Chantilly, VA Day Support and Community Integration Program for Adults with Developmental Disabilities!
This position starts at $20 per hour, and includes a robust benefits package that sets us above the rest by offering:
- Over three (3) weeks of paid time-off during first year, and ten (10) Federal Holidays observed!
- Full Health, Vision and Dental coverage from Cigna with premium cash-back opportunities
- Retirement Matching and generous 403(b) and 401(a) options
- 100% Company-Paid Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, and Disability Insurance
- Established promotion opportunities and clear career pathways
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development funds available
- $500 annual reimbursement for your personal wellness
- …and much more!
Job Summary
This position coordinates integrated community and program activities within the Long-Term Community Integration programs by working with assigned staff and persons served to create a variety of diverse and inclusive community-based activities, that may be presented virtually or in-person. This position may also design curricula that will be used within the LTCIS programs to build skills and increase independence of persons served.
Primary Duties
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. These duties and responsibilities will be rated on the Annual Performance Review.
- Identify and schedule meaningful, integrated, inclusive community- based activities and volunteer opportunities that target a variety of settings and a range of skills.
- Coordinate with assigned staff to maximize the utilization of resources.
- Design, coordinate and implement curricula targeting skill building necessary to support independence.
- Gather input from persons served to create a monthly schedule of events to ensure person-centered desires, preferences, and outcomes are met.
- Responsible for a safe, clean, and orderly environment. Immediately report any unsafe conditions, medical concerns to the Program Manager or designee. Follow established written protocols and plans. Report any allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation according to ServiceSource policies and procedures.
Additional Responsibilities
- Provide support in areas of program design, development and implementation.
- Assure that programs are operated according to CARF, Licensing, Medicaid Waiver and other regulatory standards.
- Ensure that the needs of the individual served are being met and monitor services being provided by assigned personnel.
- Adhere to health and safety regulations.
- Perform other responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications: Education, Experience, and Certification(s)
- Required: High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED).
- Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in human services or other related field.
- Required: Minimum one (1) year of experience working with adults with developmental disabilities or in a related field.
- Required: Valid driver’s license and/or access to reliable transportation to perform work related travel required. Eligible drivers must have a good Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
- If eligible to drive, must pass the online driving training within 15 days of hire.
- Availability and willingness to travel weekly from site-to-site or to community partners within the local area to perform the job.
- Must pass the State of Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) fingerprinting and criminal background check.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to relate well to people at all levels of an organization.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office skills, and the ability to become familiar with corporate specific programs and software.
- Ability to solve practical problems and adapt to new information and guidance quickly.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Detail-oriented and able to carry out work with the highest levels of accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to speak professionally and effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to develop and implement professionally written plans and supporting documentation.
- Ability to initiate and lead age appropriate and engaging activities, social groups, etc. with the individuals within the program, virtually and in the community.
- Knowledge of the community and its resources.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk and sit. The employee may occasionally lift or move products and supplies, up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.
ServiceSource is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
If accommodation is needed in the application process, arrangements can be made with the local regional office
http://www.servicesource.org/contact-us
.We are an E-Verify Employer and a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment background checks are required for all employment positions.
PAY TRANSPARENCY POLICY STATEMENT:
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information
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