Community Integration Specialist

Service Source is proudly hiring a compassionate and skilled Community Integration Specialist for our Adult Day Support Programs for adults with developmental disabilities. Service Source has been building partnerships and providing services for adults with developmental disabilities in Northern Virginia for over 50 years. We continue to be a employer of choice by offering:

• Earn $18/hour

• Enjoy a consistent weekday schedule with NO evenings or weekends required!

• 3+ weeks of PTO in your first year
• 11 Federal Holidays observed
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision coverage through Cigna
• Generous 403(b) & 401(a) retirement plans with employer contributions
• 100% Company-Paid Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
• Clear career advancement opportunities and promotion pathways
• Tuition reimbursement & professional development funding
• $500 annual wellness reimbursement
• And many additional employee perks!

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Well organized and self-directed individual who is a team player.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skill and can relate to people at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions provided in written and oral form.
• Demonstrates good judgement and decision-making skills.
• Ability to develop and implement professionally written PCP’s and supporting documentation.
• Ability to initiate and lead age appropriate and engaging activities, social groups, etc. with the individuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak professional and effectively to others.
• Knowledge of communication and its resources.
• Physical ability to support individuals with personal care (feeding, toileting,…