What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Specialist-Full Time position at SIRS?
This position provides direct support for individuals as well as staff. As a Community Specialist, you would lead a small team of staff in supporting and advocating for a handful of clients so that they may achieve their goal of maximum independence.
As a Community Specialist, you support the individuals' receiving services from SIRS to...
- Achieve goals the individual selects.
- Achieve as much independence as possible.
- Feel supported in daily living to create a safe & healthy life.
- Make each day the BEST day.
- Recommend life-changing strategies to assist the individual in achieving their goals and obtaining even more independence as part of the Individual Support Team.
- Advocate for the individuals assigned to you so that they receive quality care, both within and outside of the agency.
- Build, engage, and supervise staff working with the individual(s) assigned to you to ensure continued quality service.
Community Specialist in this position would also assist in Day Program and Residential home when needed and will be a part of the Community Specialist team open to providing support through weekend and evening emergent coverage.
Requirements:
- Able to work on weekends/evenings as part of a regional team to cover emergent needs.
- Able to pass TB & Drug Screen as well as Criminal History.
- Must have reliable transportation.
- Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time.
- Must be able to grasp the equivalent of a 12 oz. can.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Education
High School Diploma or GEDBenefits (For Full-time):
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance
Note: If offered position, TB & Drug Screen as well as Criminal History checks will be completed.
SIRS, Inc. is a qualifying organization under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
5 days a week, every other Sunday 6am-6pm. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 6a-2p, Thursday evenings 2p-10.
