OVERVIEW

The Advisor works alongside individuals with disabilities to build and implement whole-life plans, cultivate opportunities, assist with the recruitment and retention of support staff and encourage a good life.

Competency areas:

• Direct support
• Health, wellness and safety
• Individual support plan development, monitoring and assessment
• Facilitating community inclusion across the lifespan
• Promoting professional relations and teamwork
• Staff recruitment, selection and hiring
• Staff supervision, training and development
• Service management and quality assurance
• Advocacy and public relations
• Leadership, professionalism, and self-development
• Cultural awareness and responsiveness

TRAINING

Perspectives' New Employee Orientation program provides a welcoming, in-depth training experience to accommodate those who have never worked with people with developmental disabilities.

BENEFITS

In addition to a creative and collaborative work environment, Perspectives offers a generous benefits package that includes:

• Flexible schedules
• Paid training and mentor programs
• Employee incentive programs
• Generous paid time off
• Verizon, AAA and health club discounts
• Medical and dental benefits
• 401k savings plan

CAREER ADVANCEMENT

At Perspectives, we listen to people's ideas, see their talents, and assume unlimited potential. We invest in our employees and support their career development by providing the resources to make it happen!

Here are just a few ways we give back to our dedicated professionals:

• Tuition reimbursement
• Management "in-training" programs
• American Sign Language (ASL) classes
• Mindfulness Training
• DSP Mentor Program
• National DSP (NADSP) Certification
• CPR Certification

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimal Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED Equivalent
• 3 years of experience providing exceptional and culturally appropriate direct support services to individuals with disabilities
• Motivation to help individuals with disabilities succeed
• Proven skill to establish rapport and relate sensitively to individuals with disabilities and their support circles
• Demonstration of building inclusive opportunities for individuals with disabilities
• Competent to prepare & engage individuals with disabilities in the person-centered planning process
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and follow-through
• Proficiency using digital devices and operating systems
• Outstanding verbal, written and face-to-face communication skills
• Effective conflict resolution & problem-solving skills
• Strong meeting facilitation and presenting in front of a group
• Ability to work autonomously and in collaboration with others
• Valid driver’s license, favorable driving record and access to a registered and insured vehicle
• Required annual trainings (including LMS) up-to-date/current

Desired Qualifications:

• Supervisory experience
• 2-year degree, certificate in a human services field or bachelor’s degree
• Certification or proof of enrollment in Learn to Lead, NADSP DSP I/II or III, Frontline Supervisor, PATH, Person-centered Thinking Facilitator, ACRE approved training and/or Supported Employment 101 (SE101)