Bilingual Community Integrations Specialist (Richmond, CA)

Bilingual Community Integrations Specialist (Richmond, CA) Apply Now Founded in 1965, VistAbility (formerly Contra Costa ARC) is a trusted and highly-regarded Bay Area non-profit agency serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Assist Asian adults with disabilities in gaining skills towards greater independence and self-advocacy in their community! If you are caring and community oriented, we are looking for you! The Community Integrations Specialist is a part of a training and development program. This position works with Asian adults with disabilities both in the home, and out in the community. Individuals in this position help to assist and support program participants in various activities tailored to participant's interest, ability and needs. Activities include: Recreation/Leisure: outdoor activities, community events, exercising, shopping

Educational activities: money management, budgeting, safety awareness

Activities to enhance social skills and community involvement

Mobility training, transport consumers

Domestic skills, household chores, ordering food, and more!

Duties include:

Track each participant's progress toward reaching their individual goals, and act as their case manager.

Develop, review, and evaluate individual program plans

Records and report writing

Communicate with family members, care providers, case managers

Develop and maintain community contact

Qualifications:

Bilingual, Fluency in English and one of the following languages:

Cambodian, Mandarin, Cantonese, or Chinese

Should be highly skilled in coaching, time management, cooperation/teamwork, developing positive professional relationships

Basic computer skills including emailing and Microsoft Word

Enthusiasm for VistAbility’s mission!

Minimum Requirements:

Valid CA driver license and good driving record required.

Must meet State Licensing requirements involving health screening, 10 panel drug test, and Dept. of Justice clearance including fingerprinting and background check.

COVID-19 Vaccination - subject to religious or medical exemption requests

Masking is required at all program sites when in contact with any staff and/or participants

Position: Community Integrations Specialist Location: Richmond, CA Hours: Monday-Friday 25 hours a week Compensation: $19.50/hour plus great benefits! Benefits for these work hours include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Long Term Disability Insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, Paid vacation, Sick Days, Employee Discount Program, 11 paid Holidays and an additional holiday the week of your Birthday!

Program: Asian Family Resource CenterThis is a full time position