Individualized Community Connector

Job Title: Individualized Community Connector

Department: Agency With Choice

Weekly Hours: 20 to 40 hours

Proposed Schedule: Varies

Exempt or Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt 

Essential Job Functions: 

• Provide opportunities to engage in activities that are preferred by the individual. This may    include in the community and in the home.
• Provide hands-on assistance to individuals in required areas of daily living (ADL’s and IADL’s) as needed.
• Provide daily support to individual while encouraging independence and choice to meet their personal goals.
• Assist individuals served in accessing community resources by transporting individuals served in staff’s own vehicle to including but not limited to community resources, outings, medical appointments, etc.

• Implement support strategies to assist all individuals served in achieving ISP goals
• Treat all individuals and their families with dignity and respect
• Maintain accurate records of expenditure and mileage, including receipts, and submit at least monthly for reimbursement.
• Be punctual for all shifts.
• Enter time worked into electronic payroll system as hours are worked.
• Other duties as assigned by management/Individual

Other Job Duties 

• Complete incident reports if needed.
• Attend required ISP and/or team meetings as needed.

Physical Demands/Work Environment: 

• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds
• Must be able to lift and carry client with adaptive equipment
• Must be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures (kneeling, squatting crawling, sitting, and standing) for extended periods of time.
• Maintain all files in a confidential manner

Qualifications: Education & Experience Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Understanding of supports and services needed by families in caring for disabled members.
• Experience working with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Maintain CPR/First Aid certifications, agency-required trainings including online RELIAS trainings and those requested by the Director of Agency with Choice/SSSS.
• Excellent listening and communication skills
• Must have a current, valid state issued driver’s license.
• Employees are subject to driver’s license record checks and must maintain an acceptable driving record, valid motor vehicle insurance and registration.
• Pass background and reference checks.
• Fingerprinting required
• Must be able to enter time worked into an electronic system

Reports Directly To: Individual Served and Director of Momentum

Professional Development/Training Offered:

• Certification in CPR/First Aid prior to working any shifts
• 20 hours of training (both live and online) annually as assigned by supervisor