Community Development Specialist Job at Progressive Employment Concepts, Sacramento, CA

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  • Progressive Employment Concepts
  • Sacramento, CA

Job Description

At Progressive Employment Concepts and Community & Employment Services our mission, in collaboration with the people we serve, is to develop and discover opportunities that promote dignity, respect, inclusion, and meaningful contributions so all our lives and communities are enriched.

Join us in assisting people to find and maintain meaningful employment, contribute to their community, engage in volunteerism, and develop self-employment.

What you’ll do:

  • Provide the day-to-day support of the individuals receiving services to find and maintain employment, develop relationships, contribute to their community, go to school, and develop self-employment.
  • Coordinate overall services and documentation for individuals on your caseload
  • Facilitate and maintain team-based, interdisciplinary communication
  • Foster inclusive communities through networking and relationship building
  • Advocate for quality services for the individuals on your caseload

What we’re looking for:

  • Someone with a positive and open approach to life. 
  • Someone who uses creative thinking and problem solving when faced with challenges. 
  • Ability to develop and implement a variable, individualized schedule based on the needs of your assigned caseload.
  • Ability to learn and operationalize person-centered support strategies and instructional techniques.
  • Bilingual/bicultural/sign language desirable
  • Knowledge of online applications such as Google Suite and a willingness to learn new technology
  • The current need for individuals who live in the Elk Grove/South Sacramento area looking to join our team

What we offer:

  • The opportunity to be a part of a progressive organization, rooted in social justice
  • A collaborative and supportive work environment 
  • Full and part-time employment
  • Starting pay rate $19.50 - $20 per hour depending on experience with scheduled pay increases linked to training and professional development milestones
  • Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays 
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401K retirement benefits with up to a 4% employer match

We are deeply committed to the health and safety of the individuals we serve and our employees. We have specific Covid-19 policies and procedures in place and all employees have access to proper PPE, training, and support. We continue to follow best practices put forth by the CDC and our local health officials. If you have any questions or concerns we are happy to discuss ways we are keeping our teams and clients safe. 

About Progressive Employment Concepts:

Progressive Employment Concepts (PEC) is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to diversity and equality. Individuals with developmental disabilities utilize our services to be valued and successful contributing members of the community. Employers utilize our services to find skilled and dedicated employees. With the support of PEC, the individuals we work with and their communities prosper.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Holiday work, Full time, Part time, Self employment, Local area,

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