Community Integration Professional

Description

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** This role will cover hours worked in Day Habilitation and Supported Employment**

This role operates in a Day Habilitation (DAY HAB) Setting
, defined as services “that provide opportunities and support for community inclusion and build interest in and develop skills for active participation in recreation, volunteerism and integrated community employment.” (Iowa Health & Human Services). Day Habilitation provides assistance with acquisition, retention, or improvement of socialization, community participation, and daily living skills. This role also operates in a Supported Employment (SE) Setting
, defined as services “that enables the member to obtain and maintain individual employment” (Iowa Health & Human Services). Rather than assuming individuals with development or intellectual disabilities are not qualified to work, Supported Employment services provide these individuals with the opportunity to obtain and maintain meaningful employment that supports their life goals.

Community Integration Professionals support the mission of the organization – empowering people to reach individual achievement across the spectrum of life. If you’re passionate about empowering people to reach their goals and help them strive for more, we want you to join our team. As an integral part of the overall supported employment team, you will collaborate with other Community Integration Professionals, Direct Support Professionals, Programmers, Supervisors, individuals-served, and their families to ensure the best possible care for those you serve.

You will creatively strategize ways for an individual to find employment that suits their skills, abilities, and goals. Your innovative and impactful solutions and strategies will make the difference for those you serve.

While it’s not a competition, we do recognize that each person wants to ‘win’ at life; and you’re a central part of someone else’s wins as well as your own! In this role, you’ll be responsible to:

• Person-Centered Support & Community Engagement:
  Collaborate with individuals to identify their interests, strengths, and goals while promoting independence, meaningful community participation, employment opportunities, and personal development through individualized activities and support.
• Skill Development & Goal Achievement:
  Provide direct support, coaching, and instruction to help individuals develop essential life, social, and vocational skills. Encourage independence by teaching individuals to complete tasks, make decisions, and work toward their personal and employment-related goals.
• Employment & Vocational Support:
  Assist individuals with exploring employment opportunities, completing applications, preparing for interviews, developing workplace skills, and maintaining employment. Collaborate with employers, schools, and community partners to support successful vocational experiences and community integration.
• Behavioral Support, Advocacy & Safety:
  Implement individualized behavioral support strategies while promoting positive behaviors, self-determination, dignity, and personal choice. Maintain a safe and supportive environment using the least restrictive methods and following established safety guidelines.
• Documentation, Compliance & Professional Responsibilities:
  Maintain accurate and timely documentation of individual progress, services, activities, and incidents in accordance with agency standards and applicable regulations. Participate in required training, program activities, and team collaboration while maintaining flexibility to support individual and organizational needs.

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