Community Membership Facilitator

Open Sky Community Services Inc.; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Job description

Salary

USD $22.07/Hr.

Description and Responsibilities

Open 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. The Community Membership Facilitator supports the development of valued community roles and the expansion of meaningful relationships for people served by seeking opportunities that increase exposure to social interactions at varying levels.

We are seeking a creative, motivated candidate to serve in the 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.

Other Key Responsibilities:

• Identify community opportunities that match individual preferences; maintain team documents, such as community mapping, web resources, and reoccurring community events.
• Participate in various agency and community committees to support inclusive activities through information sharing, planning, and recruiting participants/volunteers.
• Work directly with individuals served on social skills acquisition and application related to community membership.
• Recruit and coordinate volunteers; mentor interns/temps.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent, required.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and acceptable driving record, required.
• Minimum of two years’ experience with community networking and working with local community resources, required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to work independently with attention to detail, required.
• Proficiency in MS Office/Excel, required. Social media and/or webpage management, highly preferred.

About Us

At 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.