Community Inclusion Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY: This position assists residents with mental health disabilities to transition into the community via participation in a variety of community activities by enhancing the participant’s life experiences and providing support through development and implementation of community integration projects. This role also seeks out additional volunteer or vocational opportunities for residents within the community.

Duties And Responsibilities

Assist supervisors with development, organization and facilitation of CI activities including but not limited to volunteer opportunities “Meals on Wheels”, , in the local library, soup kitchens and the Society Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) and leisure activities including and not limited to beach trips, movie outings, museum trips to enhance their independenceTransport residents using Elwyn vehicles to and from community and recreational activitiesCoordinate activity schedule/calendar with other CI team members to ensure the residents have opportunities for the residents to engage in volunteer and other opportunitiesTrain and supervise residents in the completion of work/volunteer activities by modeling specific behaviors (e.g. serving food, making sandwiches, filing books, cleaning computers)Promote positive community growth through collaboration with volunteer and vocational partners, networking in the community, and utilizing community resources to assist residents’ growth and independenceCommunicate planned community activities to all ARBHS program staff through the distribution of the activity calendar (via email and by posting it at each program), using the house communication log and in staff meetingsDocument and maintain all necessary data pertaining to community inclusion activities (e.g. date of event, name of activity and participation result) on the individual therapeutic activity logAssist, along with the other CI and management staff, in the planning and coordination of all ARBHS annual resident events e.g. the summer and holiday galas, “Elwyn Idol” and the Mental Health Month (May) picnicAssist in the development of wellness and recovery plans, based on the regulatory requirements of the ARBHS program, and other behavioral plans in coordination with the Clinical Director and program team, as neededAssist with direct care duties as needed and requested by management staffPerform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), safe crisis intervention (SCM) and medication administration using agency-trained protocolsPerform other duties as assigned

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Unit/Program Director

DIRECT REPORTS: None

CONTACTS: Elwyn staff, Elwyn residents, funding and regulatory agency personnel, families, other health care providers, area churches, community members/organizations, volunteer organizations, vocational contacts

Education/Experience/Skills Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or 60 credits in human service field preferredExperience working with people with behavioral health disabilities, preferredCommunity services experience, preferredDemonstrated ability to adapt to changes in work load, assignments and scheduleAbility to flex schedule to meet resident needsDemonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a teamDemonstrated strong time management and organizational skillsMust be able to perform CPR, SCM and medical administration using agency-trained protocolsMust possess excellent customer interaction, collaboration, presentation, and written and verbal communication skillsDemonstrated basic experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and OutlookMust have current, valid driver’s license in state of residence, three (3) years driving experience in the United States, and acceptable driving record

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL PROFILE: See Physical Demands Checklist below which represents the general physical demands and environment conditions to which the employee holding this position must meet, in addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Elwyn will engage otherwise qualified candidates for this position whose disabilities may require reasonable accommodations to enable an individual to perform the essential functions.

Elwyn reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as needed. This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive statement of duties and responsibilities of the job nor does it constitute a written or implied contract