Community Vocational Specialist

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Empower Futures:  Community Employment Advocate  in Richmond, CA

The Community Vocational Specialist provides compassionate support and supervision for adults with disabilities, helping them achieve their employment-related goals through engaging and meaningful activities. These include volunteer opportunities, on-the-job guidance, and community outings such as educational classes and tours. Throughout the day, the Community Vocational Specialist mentors and encourages participants to fully engage in planned activities while also providing transportation for all group outings. Additionally, they track participant progress through data collection and record-keeping to assess program success. This dynamic and rewarding role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact in a fast-paced and fulfilling environment.

What You'll Do:

• Be a guide and cheerleader: Lead small groups in diverse activities like volunteer work, job training, and social skills development, all tailored to individual aspirations.
• Empower through personalized plans: Collaborate with participants to craft schedules and goals that reflect their unique needs and interests.
• Bridge the gap to employment: Develop essential work-related skills, address identified barriers, and celebrate milestones on the path to meaningful employment.
• Build strong connections: Foster supportive relationships with participants, families, and community partners to create a network for success.
• Contribute to a thriving program: Assist with program development, implementation, and review, ensuring its effectiveness in empowering individuals.

Requirements:

• Two years of experience providing direct services to individuals with disabilities or in other social service settings.
• Valid California driver's license 
• Your own car to use for work purposes (mileage reimbursement).
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field (preferred).
• One year of experience in a relevant field, such as rehabilitation, retail, or education

Compensation:
Wage: $22.75 per hour

Employer-paid benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, and LTD insurance valued at approximately $424.84 per pay period (about $5.23 per hour)

Paid time off:
•    11 paid holidays + 1 birthday holiday
•    12 sick days per year
•    10–25 vacation days per year (based on tenure)
•    30 hours of bereavement leave
•    Up to 2 weeks of paid jury duty

Retirement:
2% employer 403(b) match after one year of service
Employer pays 100% of retiree dental and Medicare supplement premiums for eligible employees

Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
Mileage is reimbursed at the IRS rate for approved business travel.
Required business use of a personal cell phone is reimbursed through a semi monthly stipend.