Community Specialist IV •Up to $1000 Sign-on Bonus

Position Title : Community Specialist IV

Status : Non-Exempt

Hourly Rate : $24.33 to $24.85 (Part-Time and Full-Time opportunities available)

Sign-On Bonus : Earn $500 after six (6) months of full-time employment, and an additional $500 after nine (9) months of full-time employment.

Department : Direct Care

About The Arc Rockland

The Arc Rockland is a proud chapter of The Arc United States, serving nearly 800 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout Rockland County. We offer a wide range of programs, including early childhood education, residential services, employment opportunities, autism-specific supports, family resources, medical care, and recreational activities. With a team of over 600 dedicated professionals, we focus on abilities and work hand-in-hand with individuals and families to promote inclusion and independence. At The Arc Rockland, every person is valued as an integral member of the community.

Position Summary

As a Community Specialist IV, you will provide specialized support to individuals with complex needs in classroom and community settings, including implementing programs that may include a variety of trainings, teaching procedures, and interventions. As a CS IV, you will complete a training curriculum with a concentration in one of two areas : 1.) Supporting Individuals with Complex Behavior Needs or 2.) Supporting Individuals with Complex Medical Needs. You will be expected to demonstrate ongoing proficiency in competencies related to the specialized focus of your training curriculum.

Role's Responsibilities

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as instructed by the Supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations.

Instruction & Program Development

• Provide direct support and instruction in individual and group settings.
• Develop and implement lesson plans based on individual program plans.
• Prepare and organize instructional materials; lead hands-on activities in site-based and community environments.
• Create and maintain appropriate learning environments to support successful community integration.

Assessment & Planning

Skill Development

Collaboration & Communication

Direct Support

Documentation & Compliance

Leadership & Mentorship

Other Duties

Requirements

What We Offer

How To Apply?

Please complete our employment application and email it to recruitment@thearcrockland.org . We look forward to hearing from you! There is never a fee to apply for a role at The Arc Rockland.

The Arc Rockland is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Arc Rockland strives to create and maintain a work environment in which people are treated with dignity, decency, and respect, providing everyone with an equal opportunity to thrive. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that values the unique perspectives and contributions of all of our employees - a workplace where every employee is able to bring their whole self to work.