Community Specialist – Community and Events

Job Type

Full-time

Description

SUMMARY

Under general direction, is responsible for planning and implementing Special Events and enhanced community trips in accordance to the needs and preferences of individuals served.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of the Community Specialist - Education will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Plans and conducts community-based activities based on the preferences of people supported.
• Assists with making transportation arrangements or provides transportation to community-based activities and/or special events at program locations.
• Prepares and adapts all individual and group activities and materials, equipment and furniture arrangement and necessary modifications of the environment.
• Maintains accurate records of attendance and progress.
• Ensures that services are rendered to students with utmost regard for their personal dignity, privacy, and confidentiality.
• Serves and participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Purchases supplies, materials and equipment through approved agency procedures.
• Implements universal precautions at all times.
• Participates in in-service training programs as requested.
• Confers with director or other agency personnel regarding problems, question and suggestions for programming and new opportunities.
• Provides supervision and training to assistant teachers.
• Keeps abreast of changes in the field.
• Performs other related duties as requested.
  
  

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organization skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Proficiency in the use of a personal computer and appropriate software
• Proficiency in the use of other educational assistive devices (i.e. iPad, Smartboard, etc.)
• Good interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with coworkers, employees, students, parents and outside contacts
• Ability and willingness to travel to various program sites
  
  

COMPENSATION: $23-27/hourly Industry leading benefits! We also offer a sign-on bonus of $1500!

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• At least six months of related experience.
• Driver’s license and clearance to drive agency vehicles.
• AMAP Certification
  
  

ADAPT Community Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADAPT Community Network does not discriminate due to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability, unemployment status or any other legally protected basis, and to the extent

permitted by law. Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.