EASTERSEALS DELAWARE & MARYLAND’S EASTERN SHORE

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Opening – Community Support Specialist

Location – 100 Enterprise Place #1, Dover, DE 19904

Have you always wanted to make a difference in the lives of others? Have you wondered what kind of impact you could make? Easterseals may have the perfect opportunity for you to work in a job that you love, while making a difference and earning a competitive pay and comprehensive benefits! Easterseals is seeking a motivated and dedicated professional to provide support and guidance in the community to Adult individuals with intellectual disabilities as they learn to strengthen in their work and life skills, not limited to, but including, communication and daily routines. As you build relationships with the people you support, you will share in the joy that they experience when learning a new skill that promotes independence in everyday life.

Qualifications:

• Must have compassion for others and the desire to support adults with disabilities

• Must be able to work 40 hours/weekly M-F (daytime) and have morning availability as early as 6AM

• Must be at least 21-years of age to drive company vehicles

• Ability to pass criminal background checking process including additional background checks for janitorial contract requirements

• Driving record in good standing

• Experience supporting individuals with disabilities in a community setting

• Supervision of a participants janitorial work crew in the community

• Experience providing support to Adult individuals with disabilities

Preferred Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to monitor Adults with disabilities in a community setting

• Associates Degree in Human Services

What Easterseals Offers:

• A welcoming environment filled with people who are passionate about our mission

• Competitive wages and a comprehensive, affordable benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Sign on bonus

• Generous PTO package including three weeks’ vacation after two years’ service

• Retirement plan with company match up to 5%

• 12-paid holidays

• Annual performance-based merit increases

• Student loan forgiveness qualifying organization (PSLF)

Email resume and cover letter to Alex Older at aolder@esdel.org.

Easterseals is proud to create a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunity employer. Visit https://www.easterseals.com/de/ to learn more about our CARF accredited programs. EEOE

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