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CFS Specialist for Adults with Disabilities & Their Families
Coordinated Family Support, or CFS, is a pioneering service designed specifically for adults with developmental disabilities who choose to live with their families. This trailblazing service aids individuals and their families in coordinating and scheduling vital services and supports, ensuring that each person’s unique cultural, ethnic, and linguistic preferences are honored. CFS is all about delivering the right support in the right way within the familiar confines of one’s family home.
Your Duties: By teaching life skills, you will support your client’s dreams, personal advocacy, and Individualized Support Plan (ISP) goals. You will also assist with case management, connect clients with generic resources, and lead engaging individual and group learning experiences.
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Your Qualifications:
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Associate degree in a human services field or three (3) years of relevant experience working with Individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, behavioral challenges, or dual diagnoses
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Drivers License
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Working vehicle, valid driver’s license, & valid auto insurance
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Pass a criminal background check
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Eligibility to work in the U.S.
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CPR and First Aid certification must be completed within 30 days of hire
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**Bonus** You are knowledgeable about disabilities and the Regional Center system
Career Advocate (Job Coach), Entry Level
iWork Support Services, LLC. is seeking a caring, enthusiastic teammate to work with adults with intellectual disabilities (can include mild to severe intellectual disabilities, Autism, ADHD, Down Syndrome, dual diagnoses, and any developmental disorder). The Career Advocate will assist and teach job tasks and social skills that increase participants' independence at their job site. The Career Advocate will provide intensive individualized training on specific skills, including client assessment, counseling, intervention, and advocacy.
Knowledge/Abilities/Skills:
* Excellent verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to perform various job tasks, i.e., janitorial, food service, and clerical to demonstrate for consumers.
* Ability to work a flexible schedule and adapt to schedule changes.
*Ability to read, write and communicate in English
* Compassion to treat developmentally disabled adults with dignity and respect
* Physically fit and comfortable with taking Public Transportation
* Provide constant awareness of the comfort and well-being of the consumer
* Be able to work closely with adults with disabilities.
* Must be comfortable speaking to the public.
* Must have excellent communication skills.
* Must have a strong work ethic.
* Must have a reliable car, a valid California Driver's License, insurance, valid registration, and a good driving record.
* Ability to provide transportation services to consumers when required
* Must pass a post-offer health screening, TB test, and criminal record clearance.