Community Engagement Advocate for Adults with Disabilities - New rate! (Richmond, CA)

Founded in 1965, VistAbility (formerly Contra Costa ARC) is a trusted and highly-regarded Bay Area non-profit agency serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. 

Assist adults with disabilities in gaining skills towards greater independence and self-advocacy out in the community! Whether it be at the mall, bowling alley, park, volunteer opportunities-- this is a dynamic position with lots of social and community interaction. 

As a Community Access Aide, you will provide participant-directed community-based services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Community Access Aides work with program participants to tailor services to their interests and personal goals in independence and self-sufficiency while out the community. 

Duties include:

• Track each participant's progress toward reaching their individual goals, and act as their case manager.
• Develop, review, and evaluate individual program plans
• Records and report writing
• Communicate with family members, care providers, case managers
• Develop and maintain community contacts

Activities include:

• Recreation: outdoor activities, community events, bowling, sports
• Educational activities: attend classes for art, music, yoga, foreign language
• Activities to enhance social skills and community involvement
• Mobility training, transport consumers
• Volunteer and paid work for the participants

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Two years experience also preferred, providing direct services to persons with developmental disabilities or in community outreach or other social service settings.
• Knowledge of developmental disabilities.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Should be highly skilled in: leadership or coaching, conflict resolution, time management, cooperation/teamwork, developing positive professional relationships.

• Valid CA driver license and good driving record required.

Location: Richmond

Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:45-3:15 pm (37.5 hour workweek)

Compensation: $20.50 /hr + great benefits!

Benefits for these work hours include:

• Medical, Dental, Life and Long Term Disability Insurance, 403(b) retirement plan,
• Paid vacation, Sick Days, and 11 paid Holidays plus a paid "holiday" on the employee's birthday.

Our vacation accrual rates are generous: 1st and 2nd year of employment = 2 weeks vacation a year; 3rd and 4th year of employment = 3 weeks vacation a year; 5th to 9th year of employment = 4 weeks vacation a year; the 10th year onward = 5 weeks vacation a year.

All positions open until filled

Keywords: Direct Support, DSP, advocacy, caregiving, sales, coach, activities, outreach

Program: Inroads
This is a full time position