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External Job Description
Job Title: Community Living Specialist
Location: Allegheny County Area
Employment Type: Full-Time
Pay Rate & Type: $25.73 per hour
(See Career Development below)
*Offering up to a $2,000 new hire bonus!
Are you a mission-driven individual looking for a career to make a difference in someone's life? Are you seeking a position that offers flexibility to fit your schedule, including various shifts and weekends? Achieva offers career opportunities to individuals who are caring, compassionate and kind.
Achieva is an organization where everyone is valued and respected. Achieva employees support people with disabilities as they live, work, play, and follow their life aspirations.
We are looking for experienced professionals to provide services and support to individuals with intellectual disabilities in the Allegheny County area. Make a difference by leading a team of Direct Support staff to facilitate the goals of the individuals we support!
About Achieva
At Achieva, we envision a community where all people with disabilities lead lives of personal significance. We are an organization of professionals and community partners that help people reach their individualized goals. For over 70 years, Achieva has been committed to the support and inclusion of those with disabilities.
Job Summary
The Community Living Specialist is responsible for supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This position works with assigned staff to support individuals' outcomes and ensures compliance with regulatory, internal, and external policies. The specialist assists in charting a course that supports each person in realizing their life of personal significance, in collaboration with their family and other team members.
- Career Development and Advancement Opportunities, in partnership with National Alliance of Direct Support Professionals (NADSP). Acquire Front Line Supervisor (FLS) badge/certification within 1 year of enrollment, coincide pay rate increase and bonus incentive.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinates and contributes to the development of plans mandated by regulations, ensuring implementation and adherence to each person's person-centered plan and current ISP.
- Revises the ISP to reflect the goals and outcomes chosen by the individual.
- Ensures the accuracy of ISP contents and coordinates the completion of assessments as requested by external partners.
- Respects each person's right to make choices and exercise self-determination, supporting their health, safety, and right to risk.
- Ensures opportunities are provided for each person to explore their interests in the community and form relationships.
- Maintains ongoing communication with families and supervisors to appropriately support each person.
Qualifications
- Associate Degree from an accredited college or university and 4 years of work experience working directly with individuals with an intellectual disability.
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university and 2 years of work experience working directly with individuals with an intellectual disability.
- Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university and 1 year of work experience working directly with individuals with an intellectual disability.
- Satisfactory Act 33/34 clearances and FBI background check.
- Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license and properly insured vehicle (mileage reimbursement provided for travel using a personal vehicle).
- Must obtain First Aid/CPR certification within two months of the start date.
- Successful completion of Medication Administration training, provided by Achieva
Why Join Achieva?
- Meaningful Work: Contribute to a mission-driven organization that makes a real difference in the lives of people with disabilities and their families.
- Inclusive Culture: Be a part of a team that values diversity, collaboration, and personal growth.
- Comprehensive Benefits:
- Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision plans with low employee monthly contributions and low deductibles.
- Insurance Benefits: Achieva fully covers term life insurance, accidental death insurance, and long-term disability.
- Retirement Savings: Achieva contributes to your 403(b) retirement plan after one year of service, regardless of employee contributions.
- Employee Assistance Program: Access to support services for personal and professional challenges.
- Generous Time Off: Paid time off and holiday pay to help you recharge and maintain work-life balance.
Achieva is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, veterans' status, or genetic information. Achieva is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact our Human Resources Department at 412-995-5000 ext.650, or email jobs@achieva.info.
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