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Living Innovations is Hiring an Employment Specialist-Houlton Near Houlton, ME
As an employment specialist for Living innovations, you will be responsible for supporting our mission, vision and values as stated within our policies and standards. You will be working and supporting adults with disabilities who are actively seeking meaningful employment opportunities based on their specific skill sets and aptitudes. You will also be expected to provide direct care and support to the individuals you are working with. This is a perfect role for someone who is looking to advance in his/her career. The person(s) selected for this full-time, hourly role will support the individuals we serve throughout Northern Maine.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalency.
- Employment Specialist Certification from an approved training program.
- At least one year of directly related work with a person with a disability is preferred.
- Valid state issued driver’s license and proof of current vehicle insurance.
- DSP certification.
- Supervisory experience (preferred).
- SKILLS:
- Ability to make well-reasoned decisions, both independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to follow-through to meet employee, consumer, family, guardian and/or agency needs.
- Ability to use discretion in handling confidential information.
- Ability to manage multiple teams, tasks and projects.
- Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with individuals at all levels of the agency.
- Effective communication skills in English including speaking, reading, writing, listening, presentation, etc.
- Ability to utilize effective coping skills, such as flexibility in dealing with issues typical to a social service setting.
- Ability to resolve or facilitate the resolution of complex problems.
- Ability to meet job performance measures with minimal direct supervision and guidance.
- Knowledge of regulatory and legislative standards related to services provided by the agency.
Job Summary
Full Time
Social & Legal Services
$57k-70k (estimate)
06/19/2024
07/14/2024
livinginnovations.com
SACO, ME
200 - 500
1996
NEAL OULLETTE
$10M - $50M
Social & Legal Services
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About Living Innovations
Living Innovations provides flexible, caring support for individuals with long-term illnesses or developmental disabilities and children with health and behavioral needs. Our mission is to provide support to people of all ages and abilities to have a good life at home and in the community. Founded in 1996, Living Innovations is a private provider serving thousands of people with developmental disabilities living in New Hampshire, Maine, Rhode Island and north central Massachusetts. Our management team has an extensive background in the management and delivery of health and human services. Our ...professional staff members are highly trained and exceptionally experienced. Living Innovations adheres to the industry's highest standards of care and service. Like other quality providers of home care services, we are licensed in the states of New Hampshire and Maine. What regulators cannot measure is what makes Living Innovations special: the level of compassion and personal attention our staff members bring to every client and family. Each of us is driven by a common goal: to recognize and respond to the unique needs of each person.
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