Title:  Community Integration Specialist
Reports to:  Lead Training Specialist or Program Manager
Department:  Exceptional Community Connections
Location:  Various Community Locations
FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt

Compensation: $ 17.87/hr - $18.87 /hr
Program Hours:  Monday – Friday, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Supervisory Responsibility:  None

POSITION SUMMARY
Provide direct supervision, training and evaluation of participants assigned to a community based activity.
The Training Specialist will work with a group of participants to integrate them into the community and enhance their quality of life as a valued member of society.

Essential Duties:

• Teach new skills identified in the Individual Program Plan (IPP) including but not limited to self-help, communication, gross motor, fine motor, vocational, employment, cognitive skills, social-emotional skills, health and community access. 
• Provide supervision during participant arrival, departure and lunchtime.
• Provide behavioral intervention to participants through appropriate methods as designated through NCI training and overall goals.
• Assist participants as needed with personal hygiene including toileting, illness and incidents of incontinence.
• Use public transportation or ECF van to transport participants to community activity.
• Serve as a job coach for participants in paid work or volunteer placement in community-based sites.
• Maintain vehicle logs and regular check of maintenance reporting any issues immediately.
• Maintain all program equipment used regularly such as cell phones, backpacks, log books, walkie-talkies, yoga mats, etc.
• Maintain timely participant documentation as directed by case manager to include, but not limited to, monthly, quarterly evaluations and case note reporting.
• Attend in-service trainings and staff meetings.

Other Duties

• Comply with ECF’s Injury and Illness Prevention Program.  Ensure safe use and operation of tools and/or equipment.
• Comply with ECF policies and procedures, including mandated reporting requirements.
• Regular, reliable attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS 
Education/Licenses/Certifications: High School diploma or GED equivalent.
Experience: One year working with individual’s with special needs.

Knowledge/Abilities/Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients to provide direction and understand their needs.
• Detail oriented with excellent document skills
• Patience and compassion to work with individuals with a variety of special needs.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability and willingness to drive ECF van.

REQUIREMENTS

• Driving is an essential function of this position.  Proof of valid California driver’s license, reliable transportation, evidence of state-mandated car insurance, and insurable driving record are required.  While driving for work, should a need arise, the employee’s insurance is deemed primary and ECF’s coverage is secondary. 
• Pass a DOJ background investigation.
• Provide evidence of a negative TB test initially and every three years afterward.
• Pass a pre-employment physical.
• Obtain NCI, Medication Administration, and First Aid and CPR certification within the first 3 months of employment and maintain as required.

Work Environment
This is a program for adults who have varying degrees of learning, behavioral, emotional, and developmental disabilities. Employee may encounter consumers who are in crisis, exhibiting emotional/psychological distress or behaving in an aggressive manner.  Work will be performed primarily in the field. Environment may include frequent interruptions, loud noise, odors, varying indoor temperature, and drafts.  Outdoor temperature and weather will vary.

Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.

• Mobility to work in a program setting or in the community using mobile devices.
• Require the use of hands to produce records and/or documentation in manual or electronic format.
• Vision to read printed materials and computer screen.
• Hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 60 pounds with assistance.
• Required to travel to various sites within Los Angeles County.
• Ability to implement NCI, First Aid and CPR.
• Ability to stand for most of the work shift and lift 20 pounds unassisted.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Exceptional Children’s Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.  We are on a mission to support independence, belonging and community. We strive to build a culture that is safe, respectful, fair, and supportive for all employees. We are proud to employ people of all backgrounds who possess the talent, energy, and focus to accelerate our vision forward.