Community Services Facilitator - Lafayette

Community Services Coordinator

Promotes the health and welfare of Community Services participants. Works with Therapeutic Specialist to ensure Therapeutic/Educational activities are developed and implemented effectively. Works with Community Services staff, including Program Therapeutic Specialist to monitor the effectiveness of plans. Ensures quality of services as well as compliance with all applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Maintains professional relationships with participants as well as members of team.

Develops and facilitates activities to ensure Therapeutic/Education plans are developed and implemented effectively. Works with Community Services Staff including Program Therapeutic Specialist to monitor the effectiveness of plans. Ensures quality of services as well as compliance with applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

• Writes therapeutic/educational activity plans that align with participants support plans and maintains progress notes according to scheduled requirements
• Provide skilled instructional support to direct support professionals to support therapeutic and educational plans
• Organizes and supervises activities for participants to ensure a therapeutic environment in accordance with the mission
• Monitors the effectiveness of plans and seek continuous improvement
• Promotes the health, safety and welfare of the participants

• Supports Community Services Mission
• Actively participates in staff meetings, workshops, and discussions
• Maintains and cares for Imagine property, including supplies, vehicles etc, being mindful of safety and cleanliness
• Maintains positive and professional relationships with coworkers and stakeholders
• Attends additional trainings as requested
• Implement individual treatment/behavior plans developed by Behavioral Therapist and/or BCBAs
• Respond appropriately to participants challenging behaviors and implements behavior intervention strategies as directed by the Behavioral Therapists or BCBA
• Collect data when working with some individuals
• Proactively communicate any questions or concerns to the Behavior Therapist or BCBA

Knowledge, Skill, and Ability:

• General knowledge of community resources
• Skill in working with people with developmental disabilities, preferably in a community-based setting
• Demonstrated ability to engage in skilled interaction with people who require behavior development and/or therapeutic supports
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with individuals and groups at all professional levels
• Effective and creative negotiator/problem solve. This includes ability to provide crisis intervention and resolve conflict
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks/goals for self and others
• Effective organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team
• Ability to work effectively with various technology including Microsoft Office, internet-based databases, assistive technology, etc
• Possession of a valid driver's license and ability to meet Imagine! driving requirements
• This position requires regular use of a personal mobile device such as a smartphone or tablet

Training/

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2 years of college preferred
• Ability and willingness to successfully complete required training curriculum. This includes developing and understanding of community services structure, services, philosophy, as well as community resources

Experience:

• 1 year of direct support experience preferred

Working Environment/Physical

Activities:

• Ability to lift 50-75 pounds
• Ability to drive a minivan
• Ability to push wheelchairs, lift/transfer participants as related to toileting, undergarment changing, and other…