Work directly with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to provide person centered support. Promote confidentiality, privacy, human dignity, uniqueness, and physical and emotional well-being while supporting people to lead a self-directed life. Support people to develop and maintain relationships, advocate for justice, fairness and equity, and full community participation. All Arc of Monroe staff will show respect, integrity, and responsibility for the people they support, other staff members, and the community in which they work.
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Collaborate with manager and team members on new health and wellness curriculums, program updates, and planning community events. Maintain and develop existing curriculum to ensure activity is in alignment with the overall prevocational objectives.
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Provide coaching and feedback on the most effective way to support people in achieving and maintaining their individualized goals.
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Support ongoing prevocational success by assisting people supported in developing goals to meet needs and challenge growth. Observe and document progress and recommend new/additional goals or services.
- Provide coaching, training, and mentoring customized to meet the learning needs of each person supported to improve pre-employment skills and effectively complete job readiness tasks/activities in accordance with goals.
Minimum Education and Experience
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Associates degree in Human Services or related field plus 3 years working with people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities or an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
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Basic ASL a plus
Licensure/Certification
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Valid NYS driver's license required
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Must maintain current required certifications as designated by the agency, including but not limited to: First Aid/CPR, AMAP