Community Inclusion Specialist

<strong>When you work at The Arc of San Diego, it&rsquo;s not just a job&hellip; you&rsquo;re joining a community and making a difference.</strong>

San Diego, CA Area

The Arc of San Diego

https://www.arc-sd.com/

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Full Time

$20.00 - $20.65 per hour

Overview: <p>We are currently hiring&nbsp;<a href="https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:732e252c-1c05-4996-aab6-13f893870f07" target="_blank" title="Job Description" rel="noopener noreferrer">Community Inclusion Professionals</a>&nbsp; to work 100% in the community in beautiful, sunny San Diego. As a CIP, you will support a small group (usually a 1:3 ratio) using person-centered approaches, advocacy, and empowerment strategies to foster full engagement in the community of their choice.to join our team.&nbsp; As a CIP, you&rsquo;ll support a small group (usually 1:3 ratio) using person-centered approaches, advocacy and empowerment strategies for full engagement in their community of choice.</p> <p><strong>Why You Should Apply:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Competitive Pay:</strong>&nbsp;The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.65 per hour plus a $1,500 hiring bonus!</li> <li><strong>Professional Growth:</strong>&nbsp;Enjoy a positive, team-oriented environment with opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.</li> <li><strong>Meaningful Impact:</strong>&nbsp;Make a difference in someone&rsquo;s life every day.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Who You Are:</strong></p> <ul> <li>You believe in empowering individuals to live their most independent lives.</li> <li>You are flexible and adaptable to different situations.</li> <li>You have an educator's mindset.</li> <li>You take pride in being a reliable and inclusive team member.</li> </ul>
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Providing direct, culturally appropriate support to individuals using person-centered approaches.</li> <li>Motivating and supporting individuals to reach their goals and objectives.</li> <li>Facilitating meaningful activities based on individual interests, preferences, and choices.</li> <li>Identifying and facilitating job, training, volunteer, or other community activities for program participants.</li> <li>Completing electronic documentation before the end of each shift.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <ul> <li>High school diploma or general education degree (GED)</li> <li>Valid CA Driver&rsquo;s License with clean driving record</li> <li>Immediate access to vehicle with working seatbelts to transport participants</li> <li>Comfort driving a full size van with multiple passengers</li> <li>Ability to lift 50 lbs and move up to 75 lbs</li> <li>High comfort in using multiple computer /mobile device programs&nbsp;</li> <li>Demonstrated knowledge relating to the rights and support services for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities</li> </ul> <p><strong>We&rsquo;d love it if you:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Had 6+ or more months of prior hands-on experience with persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities</li> <li>Are multi-lingual (English, Spanish, Tagalog)</li> <li>Have experience with electronic case management systems (Therap)</li> <li>Have experience with individual service plans (goal development)</li> </ul>