Community and Outreach Specialist

Community Employment and Outreach Specialist

Help People Find Purpose, Independence, and Meaningful Employment

Do you believe everyone deserves the opportunity to work, contribute, and thrive in their community? Join NCIA and make a lasting impact in the lives of people with disabilities.

As a Community Employment & Outreach Specialist, you'll empower individuals to discover their strengths, explore career opportunities, build community connections, and achieve meaningful employment goals.

What You'll Do:

• Develop employment, volunteer, and community opportunities.
• Build relationships with local employers and community partners.
• Provide job coaching, onboarding, and workplace support.
• Promote independence, self-advocacy, and community inclusion.
• Support individuals in achieving their personal and professional goals.

Education and Experience:

• Associate's degree from an accredited college or university plus one-year related experience; or three years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have reliable transportation and an acceptable driving record as determined by the criteria established by the Agency's insurance carrier and Agency policy.
• Computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office products such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• ACRE trained and CESP Certified within 6 months of hire.

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.

• Must be at least 21 years of age, possess a valid driver's license, and an acceptable driving record as determined by the criteria established by the Agency's insurance carrier and Agency policy.

• Ability to work independently; to prioritize tasks and organize work efficiently.
• Ability to motivate people and be sensitive to their needs.
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with patients and staff.
• Possess strong motivational and social skills.
• Ability to think critically and make sound business decisions, ability to solve problems creatively and promptly.
• Ability to prevent and manage crisis situations involving persons with disabilities.
• Demonstrate a positive, professional appearance and attitude, sensitivity to participants' issues and feelings, and excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of planning, coordinating and implementation of an activities program.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral); strong organizational skills.

• Walking significant distances.
• Running occasionally.
• Standing for a significant amount of time, up to two hours occasionally.
• Lifting or pushing 50 pounds occasionally and 20 pounds frequently.
• Frequent reaching, stooping, grasping, balancing, kneeling, and crouching.
• Ability to stay awake and attentive throughout the entire shift.
• Operating machines, motor vehicles, and job-specific equipment and tools.
• Sufficient visual acuity to observe general surroundings and activities of individuals.
• Sufficient hearing ability to accurately perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
• Safely work in situations of exposure to blood borne pathogens that may require specialized protective equipment provided by the agency.

• Both indoor and outdoor environments.