AHRC New York City

Community Inclusion Facilitator - Neurodiverse Community

AHRC New York City  •  $55k/yr  •  New York City, NY (Onsite)  •  4 months ago
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Job Description

AHRC New York City is a family governed organization that envisions a socially just world where the power of difference is embraced. We advocate for people who are neurodiverse to lead full and equitable lives. Generosity guides us as we honor our legacy and continuously grow through a culture where curiosity, creativity, and optimism are valued and celebrated.

AHRC New York City is looking for a Community Inclusion Facilitator (CIF) to help support people of the neurodiverse community within their Adult Day Service programs throughout the Five boroughs. The CIF will be responsible for the development of inclusive community activities for all people enrolled in the Adult Day Service program. The CIF will also provide leadership and direction to all employees in the area of community inclusion opportunities and develop systematic instruction protocols to take place in simulated and community based environments. Under the supervision of the Director of Program Development the CIF is responsible for the planning, implementation and evaluation of community based instructional programs designed to serve people with multiple disabilities.

Salary $55,000 per year...plus a very generous Benefit Package. See Benefit information below.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Assists staff in identifying priority community skills for people served. Develops and manages goals and objectives for learning. Identifies community settings that constitute the people supported likely natural environment.
  2. Develops generic task analysis to fit the range variation that the people served may experience while learning in the community.
  3. Conducts environmental analysis to ensure that setting are age appropriate and provides normalizing experiences.
  4. Identifies and develops linkages with existing generic programs for the purpose of creating inclusive experiences for the people with disabilities.
  5. Designs and implements staff training programs in a specialty area.
  6. Identifies necessary program supports to assist in transition process.
  7. Trains staff in the utilization of curricula resources and in effective teaching strategies in order to assist participants in achieving valued outcomes.
  8. Follow-up and reevaluates community site evaluations.
  9. Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications

  • BA in education, special education, fine arts, movement or specialty field.
  • One year experience working with people with developmental disabilities a plus.
  • Experience with the planning, implementation and evaluation of community based instructional programs.
  • New York or Tri-State driver's license for more than one year, in good standing.

Additional Information

Benefits

  • Low cost, quality Medical Insurance (Single & Family plans)
  • Paid Training
  • Paid time off (sick, personal & vacation)
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Health Savings account
  • 403(b) retirement plan
  • 403(b) match
  • Life insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Referral program

AHRC New York City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, gender, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, marital status, partnership status, military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, genetic information, or unemployment or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

AHRC New York City

About AHRC New York City

AHRC New York City is a Chapter of The Arc New York.

Our Vision

A socially just world where the power of difference is embraced, valued and celebrated.

Our Mission

Advocate for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to lead full and equitable lives.

Equity for People with Disabilities

We’re fiercely committed to achieving equity for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in New York City.

At AHRC New York City we support more than 15,000 people annually under our guiding principle of equity for people with disabilities. We uphold the highest standards in supporting people to lead full and equitable lives and are part of a social justice movement grounded in our common humanity.

Our 5,000 staff are devoted to the highest levels of excellence and innovation in all aspects of their work to actively create a world where the power of difference is embraced, valued and celebrated.

We’re meeting our objectives by not only providing supports to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families, but by also calling for change in legislation and public policy, and advocating for better education, living arrangements, prospects for work and fuller lives in the community.

We’re an over 75-year-old family governed organization, among the very best champions for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in New York City and beyond.

The number of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities is great as are the inequities they face in a world that still perpetuates an “us and them” mentality.

Now more than ever, we call upon government, corporations, foundations and the public to join us so we can effectively advocate and achieve equity for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Industry
Nonprofit & NGOs
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
New York, N.Y.
Year Founded
1949
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