Location
Richmond, CA | United States
Job description
Join Our Legacy of Care at Vist Ability !
Since 1965, Vist Ability has been a beacon of support, serving children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities across 13 locations in Contra Costa and Alameda Counties. Rooted in a deep commitment to person-centered services, we have built a culture that values work-life balance and celebrates the joy of service.
Position: Inclusion Advocate
Location : Richmond, CA
Hours : Monday - Friday, 8:00-3:30 pm (37.5 hour workweek)
Compensation : $20.50/hour + great benefits!
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Long Term Disability Insurance, 403(b) retirement plan,
- Employee Discount program for restaurants, shopping, travel.. even Disneyland!
- Paid vacation, Sick Days, and 11 paid Holidays plus a paid "holiday" on the employee's birthday.
- Accrue 2 weeks Vacation during your first year. Vacation accrual rates will increase with years of service!
Inclusion Advocates assist adults with disabilities in gaining social skills and independence while out in the community! As an Inclusion Advocate, you will provide community-based services tailored to participant interests and goals. Whether it be at the mall, bowling alley, park, volunteer opportunities-- this is a dynamic position with lots of social and community interaction.
On a typical day, a Community Aide will...
- Track each participant's progress toward reaching their individual goals, and act as their case manager.
- Develop, review, and evaluate individual program plans
- Records and report writing
- Communicate with family members, care providers, case managers
- Develop and maintain community contacts
Activities include:
- Recreation: outdoor activities, community events, bowling, sports
- Educational activities: attend classes for art, music, yoga, foreign language
- Activities to enhance social skills and community involvement
- Mobility training, transport consumers
- Volunteer and paid work for the participants
Nice to haves:
- Bachelor's Degree OR experience in relevant field
- Two years experience providing direct services to people with disabilities or other social service settings
- Two years Experience / Knowledge of developmental disabilities
- Strong written and verbal skills
- Should be highly skilled in: leadership or coaching, conflict resolution, time management, cooperation/teamwork, developing positive professional relationships
Must haves: - Valid CA driver license and good driving record required.
- Experience providing direct services to people with disabilities
OR - Experience in other social service or human services settings
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