Are you a professional that wants to make a difference in your community? If so, come work with us! The Center is a nonprofit organization that assists people with disabilities to live, work, and access their community as independently as possible. Staff members will provide services directly to our clients to assist them with achieving their maximum potential.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Desire to work with CHILDREN with disabilities.
- Provide advocacy when the individual’s preferences, needs, or talents are neglected or overlooked; encourage client choice.
- Develop relationships with the individuals served that are respectful, based on mutual trust, and that maintain professional boundaries.
- Recognize the importance of modeling valued behaviors to coworkers, individuals receiving services, and the community at large.
- Maintain strict confidentiality for all client information and facility operations.
- Plan and implement activities according to the person-centered plan (PCP)
- Provide support services which may include transportation, administering medication and personal care.
- Maintain or improve the client's skills in various areas that directly affect his/ her independence in the community.
At The Center, we value:
Leadership – We make every effort to offer leadership opportunities to our staff.
Opportunity – We actively offer opportunities to grow, train, and promote staff.
within the organization.
Teamwork – Collaboration is key at The Center! We accomplish goals when we work,
communicate, and thrive for greatness together!
Unique – Each day is different at The Center where we celebrate diversity with the varied
backgrounds, skillsets and talents of our staff members.
Success – Everyone is successful at The Center! When one falls, we all fall. When one succeeds, we all succeed.
*The Center is Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Can you pass a drug test?
- Can you pass a background check?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- working with children: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Berrien County, MI (Required)
Work Location: In person