Community Membership Facilitator (25 Hours)
Company: Open Sky Community Services
Location: Worcester
Posted on: April 15, 2024
Job Description:
Community Membership Facilitator (25 Hours)US-MA-WorcesterJob
ID: 2024-8923Type: Regular Part-Time# of Openings: 1Category: Care
Coordination288 Grove Street - AdministrationOverviewAt Open Sky
Community Services, we open our doors, hearts, and minds to the
belief that every individual, regardless of perceived limitations,
deserves the chance to live a productive and fulfilling life.Open
Sky is on an anti-racist journey, committed to learning, living,
and breathing inclusion, opportunity, diversity, racial equity, and
justice for ALL. At Open Sky, you'll join over 1,300 compassionate
and highly trained professionals who put innovative, evidence-based
practices to work in ways that positively impact our communities
across Central Massachusetts and beyond. As a trauma-informed
organization, Open Sky strives for transparency and sensitivity to
the experiences of those we interact with. Self-care is encouraged,
and we are committed to providing a positive work culture that is
focused on continuous learning and the value of diverse
perspectives. Open Sky is proud to be an industry leader in pay and
benefits. Open the Door to Possibility and begin your career with
Open Sky today! Benefits of Working for Open Sky Include:
- Excellent Supervision (Individual and Group), Professional
Development, and Training Opportunities
- Generous paid time off plan - you start with 29 days (almost 6
weeks!) in your first year, including 12 paid holidays. Increases
to 32 days in your 2nd year, and the current maximum is 43 days
(OVER 8 WEEKS!)
- We pay for your higher education! Ask about our Tuition
Reimbursement Program, and reimbursement for a variety of Human
Services certifications.
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Prescription
Plan
- 403b Retirement Plan with Employer Match
- Life Insurance (100% Employer-Paid)
- Eligible employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness
Program
- And more! Open Sky celebrates diversity and is proud to be an
Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal and state
employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered
for all positions without regard to race, gender, national origin,
religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran, or disabled
Veteran status. PM24ResponsibilitiesOpen Sky's Community Membership
Department provides opportunities for individuals served to
establish a variety of valued roles within their communities. The
Community Membership Team works closely with the Staff Development
Department to offer a number of trainings that cover several
approaches to working with people served, staff and communities.
Opportunities are created through strong community partnership
development as well as unique programs designed to facilitate
relationships and membership within the community. We are seeking a
creative, motivated candidate to serve in the part-time position of
Community Membership Facilitator. Under the supervision of the
Director of Community Membership, this position will play an active
role in matching the individuals served by Open Sky programs in
Worcester County with social and cultural groups within the
community. The ideal candidate is passionate about helping
individuals with disabilities participate in fun and social
activities where they can integrate with those without disabilities
and thrive in those environments while building long-term
friendships. This position has flexibility for the hours worked,
but attendance is expected for events that may occur in evening
and/or weekend hours. Other Key Responsibilities:
- Build relationships and trust with the programs of Open Sky in
Worcester County and discover what kinds of social and cultural
activities are of interest to the people we serve.
- Establish relationships with organizations in the community
where individuals served can be a part of interesting, fun, and
valuable activities, and be able to make new friends with those who
are outside of the Open Sky network.
- Engage with / recruit community volunteers and assist with
onboarding and backgrounding requirements.
- Maintain documentation around efforts, including community
mapping, and forms of advertising events and
gatherings.Qualifications
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent, required.
- Valid drivers license, reliable transportation and acceptable
driving record, required.
- Minimum of two years experience working with those with
disabilities, in a community engagement role, in a human services
role, or equivalent, required.
- Knowledge of and ability to discover local community resources
through a variety of in-person, phone, and online
means.Compensation details: 18.8 Hourly
WagePI1b2cc7f168a2-31181-33943949
Keywords: Open Sky Community Services, Worcester , Community Membership Facilitator (25 Hours), Other , Worcester, Massachusetts
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