Are you able to meet people where they are at and support them to get where they want to be??
Do you like dogs, big and small??Do you enjoy deep conversations about life mixed in with a sense of humor??We are looking for a team member with great organizational skills, who is a strong communicator, and enjoys helping people to have more choice and control in their lives.
My name is Josie. I have my own apartment in Bangor. I love movies, plays, knitting, horses, and game nights with my friends. I have a service dog who is a big sweetheart, and many neighbors who like to drop by. I enjoy attending my church and going to plays. I use a wheelchair to get around, and have my own accessible van which you would must be qualified to drive. Let me be clear; I am not looking for caretakers. I am seeking a Community Advocate to add to my team who will help me live my life on my own terms, along with all the big stuff that entails. As my Community Advocate, you would assist me with the fun stuff, as well as some personal and medical care. I can instruct you about everything I need; which might include assistance getting out of bed, maintaining my wheelchair and managing some of my medical needs. CAN or PSS experience is a bonus!
In a given day with me, you may have several roles:
Coach– Support me in making and implementing day to day decisions about my life. I know what I want, but sometimes need assistance gathering information, and then making my choices actually happen.?
Supporter – Assist me with day to day tasks such as getting dressed, taking care of my home, attending medical appointments, getting around, and advocating with medical providers.
Perhaps you are a fit for my awesome team?
36 hours including one weekend day per week. Schedule is split between 2 full-time employees. Individual schedules TBD
KFI is a nationally recognized agency with a social justice approach to building better communities Our mission is to support people with disabilities to lead regular lives, in their communities; same not different! We assist people to live in their own homes, while working and fully participating in their communities. Interested? We would love to talk to you!?
$18.88 - $19.67 per hour
KFI is committed to assisting individuals with disabilities to exercise their choices resulting in growth and personal independence. We will assist each person to become productive and involved in the community in a way that satisfies and enriches both the individual and the community. The personal supports which make this possible will be provided in the most integrated, efficient, compassionate and least intrusive manner available
KFI provides values-based services and supports. As such, we embrace a set of beliefs that determine how we go about supporting people. These beliefs are rooted in Social Role Valorization (SRV) theory.
