Community Specialist - Branchburg, United States - Midland

Midland

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Branchburg, United States

2 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Community Specialist

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW
Headquartered in Branchburg, NJ. The Midland School is a non-profit organization for developmentally disabled students and adults. Founded in 1960, The Midland School started as a small, family-oriented school for 1 full-time and 2 part-time students.

Today, The Midland School is a comprehensive special education program that is dedicated to the academic, social, emotional and career education needs of children with developmental and intellectual disabilities from Pre-K through age 21.

A major component of Midland is our adult programs, which includes our Work Center, Day Habilitation and Community Residential programs.

Midland promotes personal choices, self-advocacy, full community inclusion and self determination to support each participant's goals.

INTRODUCTION

RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching and Behavioral Support

Teach and implement groups, as assigned;
Provide personal care and assistance to all participants consistent with their needs;
Have an understanding and able to implement behavioral treatment plans;
Assist in the development of weekly activity schedules and community based activities, based on individual needs.

Administrative

Completion of required documentation;
Participation in service plan or IDT meetings;
Prepare, organize and ensure cleanliness for daily activities;
Assist participants with the transition to/from the day habilitation program.

Other

May require transportation/driving of participants to/from the day habilitation program;
Assist in the washroom, lifting and transferring of participants.

REQUIREMENTS

Must be at least 18 years of age or older;
High School diploma or equivalent;
Must have a valid driver's license with a clean driving record (driver's abstract is conditional on hire);
Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationships;
Prior experience working with intellectually and/or developmentally disabled individuals (more than 1 year is highly preferred);
Selfmotivated team players with a positive, energetic and professional demeanor is highly preferred;
Must be able to complete all required Division of Developmental Disabilities training and successfully maintain training(s) throughout tenure with The Midland School;
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills;
Ability to sit/stand for extended periods;
Ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds;

WHY MIDLAND?

The Midland School offers a comprehensive medical, dental and vision plan along with paid holidays, generous paid time off, a 403(b) retirement plan option along with supportive coworkers and management team.

The Midland School is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Pay:
$20.00 per hour

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