Job Information

Job Category:

Human/Social Services

Position Title:

Individual Life Skills Coordinator

Position Description:

Pay Scale: Starting at $10.27/hour Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Essential Job Functions Provide individual support and training to assigned member in accordance with ISP goals and objectives. Work directly with and alongside adults with profound physical disabilities and developmental delays on vocational, social and communication skills, activities of daily living and building esteem. Organize, coordinate, implement and structure activity units to provide such opportunities for program members. Assist with personal care and wheelchair transference. Assist program members in participating in community activities.

Qualifications Prefer Bachelor’s degree in related field OR one year developmentally disabled experience. Will also consider Associate’s degree, high school diploma/GED with at least one year of human service experience. Basic (computer) work skills and bilingual preferred. Respect for the rights and abilities of people with disabilities. Able to lift and transfer members up to 150 lbs. Strong communication, interpersonal, and listening skills. At least 21 years old. Valid driver’s license and own vehicle.

Apply to: Human Resources Unlimited Attn: Deb Augherton 120 Maple Street, Suite 400, Springfield MA 01103 Telephone (413) 781-5359 Fax (413) 746-3370 Email: daugherton@hru.org

Type of position:

Full-Time

Degree Requirement:

BS

Majors:

Human Services (UG)

Salary Range:

Application Deadline:

02/08/2013