Community Resource Specialist

Job Description

Do you like helping people? Do you like doing activities such as Bowling, Museums, Volunteering, YMCA? If so, please come join our company!

Work Hours: Monday to Friday 8am-3:30pm (no work on the weekends!)

• TRAINING PROVIDED
  
  

WORK Inc., one of New England’s most progressive providers of services to adults with disabilities is seeking exceptional persons who are committed to work that make life better for others. Currently, we are looking for a full time Community Resource Specialist who will support individuals served in the Community program by promoting independence, while empowering and enhancing their quality of life.

We focus on taking individuals into the community. We make sure to have fun while practicing Safety, Responsibility, and Respect. We are here to make a difference in each individual’s lives that we serve.

Responsibilities include:

• Must be able to be on time for scheduled shifts.
• Must be able to stay at work until the end of the scheduled shift.
• Willing to utilize MBTA transportation
• Drives safely
• Responsible for assuring the safety of the individual served under your supervision out in the community. (Keeping eyes on the consumers that you are responsible)
• Willing to follow the daily activity schedules with the consumers. (Volunteerism, social recreational activities, etc.)
• Assisting in the transition of individuals with disabilities from work program model to supported employment &/or community based activities
• Actively engages with our individuals while in the community while participating in meaningful activities.
  
  

Requirements:

• High school/GED or a minimum of 1 year experience working with adults with developmental disabilities.
• Professional, responsible and punctual
• Active/Valid Massachusetts Driver’s License (Vehicle is not required)
• Must be willing to travel train individuals on the MBTA
• Positive and compassionate attitude
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Well-organized and reliable
• Committed to safety
• Strong ethics
  
  

Preference will be given to candidates who can work the scheduled hours of 8am-3:30pm, Monday-Friday. It is essential that the candidate can be prompt at 8 am and stay until 3:30 pm.

Please, send your resume to arivera@workinc.org or call 617-691-1554

WORK INC is an equal employment opportunity employer and encourages individuals with disabilities and Veterans to apply.

Company Description

Nationally recognized as an innovator in developing community-based programs for individuals with disabilities, WORK Inc. is New England's leading agency providing the skills and support services needed to help people with disabilities achieve their career goals. For over 50 years, WORK Inc. has been at the forefront of employment services providing meaningful work and often, the first paychecks for the privileged individuals we serve

WORK Inc. is the largest employer of people with disabilities in the region. The agency has a myriad of programs — Commercial Services, Day-Habilitation, Deaf Services, Family Support, Employment, and Residential Services — which all converge toward one goal: "To make the lives of individuals with disabilities better."

Today, WORK Inc. serves over 1500 individuals with all types of disabilities. We are proud to be New England's leader of the Federal AbilityOne contracts, which has 150 individuals with disabilities working in our Federal buildings. Through the program, WORK Inc. provides complete facilities management for many Federal buildings such as the Tip O'Neill Building, Moakley Courthouse, the John F. Kennedy Library, a national landmark, and many others.

We operate 23 twenty-four-hour residential sites serving 202 individuals and assists another 100 individuals with its supported living programs. With a current budget of 40 million dollars, WORK Inc.'s dedicated staff and managers continue its mission to provide vocational training and placement services, enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities and encouraging more independence.

WORK, Inc. is positioned for the future and looks forward to continuing its role as a leader and guiding force in the field, ensuring those with disabilities can pursue their goals, hopes, and dreams.

Nationally recognized as an innovator in developing community-based programs for individuals with disabilities, WORK Inc. is New England's leading agency providing the skills and support services needed to help people with disabilities achieve their career goals. For over 50 years, WORK Inc. has been at the forefront of employment services providing meaningful work and often, the first paychecks for the privileged individuals we serve WORK Inc. is the largest employer of people with disabilities in the region. The agency has a myriad of programs — Commercial Services, Day-Habilitation, Deaf Services, Family Support, Employment, and Residential Services — which all converge toward one goal: "To make the lives of individuals with disabilities better." Today, WORK Inc. serves over 1500 individuals with all types of disabilities. We are proud to be New England's leader of the Federal AbilityOne contracts, which has 150 individuals with disabilities working in our Federal buildings. Through the program, WORK Inc. provides complete facilities management for many Federal buildings such as the Tip O'Neill Building, Moakley Courthouse, the John F. Kennedy Library, a national landmark, and many others. We operate 23 twenty-four-hour residential sites serving 202 individuals and assists another 100 individuals with its supported living programs. With a current budget of 40 million dollars, WORK Inc.'s dedicated staff and managers continue its mission to provide vocational training and placement services, enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities and encouraging more independence. WORK, Inc. is positioned for the future and looks forward to continuing its role as a leader and guiding force in the field, ensuring those with disabilities can pursue their goals, hopes, and dreams.