JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Toward Maximum Independence, Inc. is an equal opportunity
employer
and is committed to staff diversity.
Basic qualifications for all jobs at TMI include
the following:
- A commitment to the agency's basic vision, mission, and values
as they are to be actualized in the lives of both the children
and adults we support.
- A belief that all adults have the right and ability to work
at real jobs for real pay, that all children belong in families
and that all adults can live in the community, in a home of their
own given the supports they need to be successful.
- Education and experience related to the field, or appropriate
to the job or job specialty
- Valid CPR and First Aid training.
- California driver's license, automobile insurance and reliable
transportation
- A willingness to pursue training and certification deemed necessary
based on the needs of the individual(s) supported.
FACILITATOR
The Facilitator performs direct service and support under direct
supervision of the Coordinator and indirect supervision of the Director
of either the Employment Solutions or Community Living Services
Programs and the CEO/CFO. The qualified candidate has working knowledge
of supported employment/integrated work or community living and
philosophy of community based instruction.
Additional Qualifications Include:
- BA/BS in human services or related area, or a combination of
related practical experience and education.
- One year experience working with individuals with disabilities
preferably in a community setting or related experience.
LEAD FACILITATOR
The Lead Facilitator performs duties under direct supervision of
a Coordinator and indirect supervision of the Program Director and
the CEO / CFO. He/She serves as direct support to the facilitators.
The qualified candidate has working knowledge of integrated work,
supported employment or community living and philosophy of community-based
instruction. The candidate will supervise other facilitators. This
is a full time, exempt and salaried position.
Additional Qualifications Include:
- BA / BS in human services related area and two years experience
preferred or a
combination of practical experience and education equal to five
years in developmental
disabilities in a community-based vocational program
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
- The candidate demonstrates the ability to supervise other employees.
COORDINATOR/DIVISION
MANAGER
The Employment Solutions Division Manager and Community Living Services
Coordinator perform duties under direct supervision of the Program
Director and indirect supervision of CEO/CFO. He/She directly supervises
Facilitators in the Integrated Work and/or in Employment Services
or Community Living. The qualified candidate has a working knowledge
of Employment Services and Integrated Work, or Community Living
and supports the philosophy of community-based vocational instruction
and/or community support services. He/she will have extensive background
in working with persons with severe disabilities, as well as experience
in job development and employer negotiations.
Additional Qualifications Include:
- Minimum two years of experience working with individuals with
disabilities preferably in a community setting or related experience.
- Supervisory experience in human services or in related area.
- BA/BS in human services related area preferred, or equivalent
years of related experience maybe substituted, or a combination
of education and experience.
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
The Director of Community Living or Employment Solutions performs
duties under direct supervision of the CEO and the CFO and in coordination
with the Director of Human Resources. He/She provides direct supervision
to all Coordinators/Division Managers and indirect supervision to
all Facilitators. The Director is responsible for design, development
and implementation of the futures planning process, personalized
living services and supports, or has extensive knowledge of supported
employment training and philosophy. The Director provides direct
supervision of administrative team, indirect supervision of direct
support staff, overall staff inservice training, staff evaluation
as well as development activities, and quality assurance. As program
liaison, the Director will work with state and local agencies to
ensure quality supports and compliance with county, state and federal
regulations and guidelines.
Additional Qualifications Include:
- MA / MS / MSW /M Ed in human services or related field or LCSW
(FSS ONLY)
- Five years experience working directly with individuals with
disabilities
- Three to five years in administrative or supervisory capacity
- Knowledge and experience in best practices which are consistent
with the mission of TMI
- Exceptional writing, organizational, management and communication
skills
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