COMMUNITY SPECIALIST

Job Description

The Arc Rockland provides supports and services to people of all ages with intellectual and other developmental disabilities.

Up to $1000 in sign-in bonuses available- Earn $500 after 6 months of full-time employment and an additional $500 after 9 months of full-time employment.

Discover the Rewards of working for The Arc Rockland as a Community Specialist!

Job Type: Full-time, Part-Time, or Per Diem

Pay: $17.00/ hour

Sign-on bonuses available- Earn $500 after 6 months of full-time employment and an additional $500 after 9 months of full-time employment.

Responsibilities include:

Teach people receiving supports functional skills as determined by each individual assessment. This may include but is not limited to work readiness skills, behavior management, independent living and/or other skill development.

Monitor skills in a variety of settings, including but not limited to community-based work environments.

Deliver hands-on instruction in community settings and collect data.

Provide transportation and travel training skills to the people receiving supports leading toward independence.

Determine aptitudes, interests and preferences and match people with community training experiences related to their desired outcomes.

Prepare and maintain all documentation pertaining to the people supported including daily data collection and monthly notes, as assigned. May include other required documentation for ACCES-VR, OPWDD, etc. depending upon assignment

Administer prescribed medications to people receiving supports after successful completion of AMAP medication administration course.

Drive Agency vehicles for transportation of people receiving supports as required

Act as liaison with other community organizations.

Participate in planning meetings, as assigned.

Assess and identify learning and training needs of people.

Assist with personal care of people receiving support as needed.

Ensure the health and safety of all people receiving supports.

We Offer:

Competitive pay: $17.00 per hour

Generous Benefits Plan

Training, Education, and Advancement Opportunities

We Require:

High School diploma or Equivalency Exam; two years of college a plus

Minimum of one year of experience relevant to assigned location.

Join our team and work at one of our Rockland County locations!

TO APPLY: Please respond to this posting or visit There is never a fee to apply.

The Arc Rockland is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Arc Rockland strives to create and maintain a work environment in which people are treated with dignity, decency, and respect, providing everyone with an equal opportunity to thrive. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that values the unique perspectives and contributions of all of our employees – a workplace where every employee is able to bring their whole self to work.

Part-time