Community Specialist II *Up to $1000 Sign-on Bonus *

Full-time, Part-time, or Per Diem opportunities available

Up to $1000 in sign-on bonuses available- Earn $500 after 6 months of full-time employment and an additional $500 after 9 months of full-time employment.

Responsibilities include:

• Teach people receiving supports functional skills as determined by each individual assessment.  This may include but is not limited to work readiness skills, behavior management, independent living and/or other skill development.
• Monitor skills in a variety of settings, including but not limited to community-based work environments. 
• Deliver hands-on instruction in community settings and collect data.
• Provide transportation and travel training skills to the people receiving supports leading toward independence.
• Determine aptitudes, interests and preferences and match people with community training experiences related to their desired outcomes.
• Prepare and maintain all documentation pertaining to the people supported including daily data collection and monthly notes, as assigned. May include other required documentation for ACCES-VR, OPWDD, etc. depending upon assignment
• Administer prescribed medications to people receiving supports after successful completion of AMAP medication administration course.
• Drive Agency vehicles for transportation of people receiving supports as required
• Act as liaison with other community organizations. 
• Participate in planning meetings, as assigned.
• Assess and identify learning and training needs of people.
• Assist with personal care of people receiving support as needed.
• Ensure the health and safety of all people receiving supports. 

We Offer:

• Competitive pay: $17.00 per hour
• Generous Benefits Plan
• Training, Education, and Advancement Opportunities 

We Require:

• High School diploma or Equivalency Exam; two years of college a plus
• Minimum of one year of experience relevant to assigned location.

The Arc Rockland is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Arc Rockland strives to create and maintain a work environment in which people are treated with dignity, decency, and respect, providing everyone with an equal opportunity to thrive.  We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that values the unique perspectives and contributions of all of our employees – a workplace where every employee is able to bring their whole self to work.