Lead Community Integration Specialist

Title:

Lead Community Integration Specialist Cost Center: 520-02

Pay Grade: 12 – 14

Effective Date:
November 18, 2016

Department:
Developmental Services Replaces

Job Description Dated:
All previous

Reports to:

CIS Coordinator / Supported Employment Coordinator Supervises: n/aClinical Supervisor: n/aPosition(s) Clinically Supervised: n/aJob Summary The Lead Community Integration Specialist will provide support and services to persons with developmental disabilities. The type of support will be based on the consumer’s need(s) in the following areas: community, employment, and/or in-home. The Lead (CIS) will be responsible for training and mentoring other CIS. The Lead CIS will be responsible for covering services when a CIS is unable to work.

This position includes a rotation of evening and weekend hours.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the duties satisfactorily; the requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Leadership Develops  positive internal and external relationships by effectively representing Agency management to staff, other organizations and state and federal agencies.

Works effectively with the Behavioral Health Director and other members of the Behavioral Health management team to improve Agency systems and contribute to the overall management of the Agency.

Informs Behavioral Health Director of significant problems that may jeopardize the achievement of objectives, and those not being addressed at the program level.

Assumes responsibility for the operations of the Group Home.

Programs and Services Model, teach, and train CIS as directed by program managers.

Works independently with a wide range of individuals with developmental disabilities.

Promotes development and growth of practical life skills including self-help, socialization and the adaptive skills necessary to reside and work successfully in community based settings.

Promotes the development and growth of communication skills necessary to encourage opportunities for consumers to make meaningful choices about their daily lives. This service must be designed to enhance the varying abilities of people to communicate and be responsive to their needs.

Promotes development and growth of personal relationships with other community members outside of their homes to foster a sense of belonging, inclusion, and membership within their communities.

Provides services to consumers who are in job settings. This may include job searching, training, and assisting consumers to perform a job as independently as possible. Communication and follow up with the Supported Employment Specialist will be necessary to maintain positive outcomes at the consumer’s jobsite, and promote a sense of accomplishment and well-being.

Provides services to consumers in activities of their choice. This may include pursuit of activities and encouragement to develop abilities in the arts, sports, health, and hobbies of personal interest. Services are to be provided in environments which allow consumers to contribute as well as benefit from their involvement, promoting physical and emotional well-being.

Follows program directives and written and verbal directions in a consistent manger.

Follow each consumer’s ISA (Individual Service Agreement), and any additional plans of care to support all of the consumer’s needs.

Complete all required paperwork in a timely manner.

Attend trainings that pertain to the program.

Model and teach daily living skills and social skills to consumers.

Provide supports to consumers on a rotating night and weekend…