Community Inclusion Professional
Compensation: Starting pay between $23-25 per hour
Schedule: Mon-Fri between 8AM- 1PM
Location: Chula Vista and surrounding area
Are you passionate about empowering individuals with disabilities? Or interested in a dynamic career that is 100% community based? Then consider applying for our Community Inclusion Professional position!
We are a nonprofit organization that has empowered adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1983. Our mission is to provide quality, individualized, community-based support and training in employment, housing, community living, and other related services.
To be successful at our nonprofit, you'll need to possess a unique set of skills and qualities. Exceptional customer service skills resourcefulness, and teaching skills. Community Interface Services is seeking a compassionate and flexible individual to work alongside individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities and support them in building independence within their communities.
Key Responsibilities
As a Community Inclusion Professional, your day is comprised of appointments with participants of our Tailored Day services. You will meet with each person in a 1-to-1 ratio and provide resources or coaching to help them reach their goals. The average day could look like:
- Traversing the community through public transportation
- Support the individual in finding social, recreational, or volunteer opportunities
- Providing higher education support
- Document progress of each individual
- Work with the larger team to identify next steps
Benefits
As a Top Workplace voted by the San Diego Union Tribune for six years running, Community Interface Services strives to be an inclusive, supportive work environment. We offer a wide variety of benefits such as:
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid initial training
- Mileage reimbursement for work-related driving
- Professional development tracks and internal promotion opportunities
- Company issued iPhone
- Paid time off
QUALIFICATIONS
You will need to have a car in safe working order, vehicle insurance, a valid CA driver's license, and at least 2 years of driving experience. A high school diploma is required for this position, with a bachelor's degree preferred. Another plus is having experience with the I/DD community!
CONNECT WITH OUR TEAM TODAY!
If you're compassionate, resourceful, and people-oriented who enjoy making a positive impact, join our nonprofit team and take part in a fulfilling and meaningful journey. Don't wait - apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling social services career with endless possibilities.