Community Integration Specialist

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* Responsible for creating, leading, and supporting assigned participants in their daily programming in the areas of academic, social, life and leisure skills as well as recreational activities. Assists in the development and implementation of Personal Centered Individual Service Plans (ISP) including but not limited to: social, community inclusion, communication, behavior, and skill development. Ensure compliance with all State and Federal regulatory guidelines, including Medicaid, Licensure, and CARF as well as other funding sources and company policy/procedure.
** Primary Duties
**** 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.
**** These duties and responsibilities will be rated on the Annual Performance Review.
*** Provide active engagement and support for all individuals assigned, including but not limited to community integration/inclusion, training, leisure, communication, mobility, behavior, , personal care (feeding, etc.), bus loading/unloading, medication, safety and risk management, etc.
* Provide input and implements Person Centered Plans (PCP) outcomes, support activities, and protocols as written in order to ensure a safe and healthy environment, proper documentation and progress. Provide and maintain accurate   information and documentation for the PCP, quarterly reports and daily notes.
* Responsible for a safe, clean, and orderly environment. Immediately report any unsafe conditions, medical concerns, etc. to the Program Manager (or designee). Follow established written protocols and plans. Report any allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation according to Service Source policy/procedures. Complete incident report as required.
* Responsible for ensuring and maintaining accurate records and documentation per the PCP, regulatory and company standards. Inform the Program Manager (or designee) of missing or inaccurate information immediately.
* Communicate with family members, guardians, authorized representatives, residential providers and Support Coordinators regarding participant’s illness, incidents, progress, etc. at the direction of the Program Manager (or designee). Keep team members apprised of any concerns as needed.
* Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned/requested.
** Additional Duties and Responsibilities
*** Maintain participant records, daily notes, quarterly reports, etc. per Medicaid, Licensure and CARF standards.
* Responsibility for adhering to health and safety regulations.
* Participate and/or provide input, for the PCP process (plan, quarterlies, daily notes) and work in conjunction with the team in the implementation, monitoring and review of the individual’s written plan.
* Utilize appropriate behavior intervention techniques, proper lifting, feeding, and transferring techniques as written.
* Complete and pass the Orientation to Development Disabilities (ODD) test and competencies.
* Participate in department, participant, and staff committee meetings.
* Participate in trainings as required by funding sources and the corporation.
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* Qualifications:

Education, Experience and Certification(s)
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* Required:

A High School diploma (or GED) required; plus, one (1) year of experience working with adults with developmental disabilities or the related field.
* Preferred:
High School diploma (or GED) plus a combination of college level courses in the human services field and experience working with adults with developmental disabilities or a bachelor’s degree in the human services field and experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
** Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

*** Relates well to people with disabilities
* Well organized and self-directed individual who is a team player.
* Strong interpersonal and organizational skill and can relate to…