Position: Service Facilitator (2 positions available)
Department: Center Based Program
Location: Apple Valley, MN
Hours: (FT) Monday-Friday, 7:00 am-5:00 pm, schedule varies based on the need of the program. Typical day is 8 hours.
Hiring Range: $15.50-$17.50/hr
About Us:
Lifeworks Services Inc. is a nonprofit organization that serves our community and people with disabilities as we live and work together. We have day program locations in Brooklyn Park, Eagan, Apple Valley, and Mankato; community employment teams in Hennepin County and the East and South Metro Areas; and serve over 1,700 families through fiscal services.
Position Overview:
Lifeworks Apple Valley is seeking a full-time Service Facilitator to work with adults with developmental disabilities one-on-one in the community or virtually. The Service Facilitator position will support individuals through focused activities that challenge and enrich the long-range goals of the individuals served. Service Facilitators carry a caseload; attend intakes and annual meetings; complete annual paperwork; and coordinate with the individuals served and their support teams to ensure person centered planning and services.
Responsibilities:
- Work with individuals in person in the community or virtually via zoom or facetime.
- Identify, write, and implement new goals for the individuals.
- Develop and maintain person centered plans for individuals served.
- Organize and coordinate with individuals’ support teams.
- Organize group activities in the community.
- Drive routes using company vehicle.
- Develop and lead group activities based on the interests of the members of the group.
- Acts as a positive role model for participants in all aspects of professional performance.
- Ensure that individuals’ health and safety is maintained by following their individual plan of care and Lifeworks’ policies and procedures.
Desired Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to work in a fast pace environment
- Effective time management skills
- Strong computer skills
- Detail Orientated
- Flexibility; excellent customer service skills; good oral and written communication skills
Qualifications:
- Four-year degree in human services or a related field; or a two year degree in Human services or related field and two years of work experience; or a combination of education and experience to equal four years.
- Experience working with people with disabilities.
- Experience supporting with people with autism.
- Experience supporting people who use assistive technology.
- Experience managing a caseload, coordinating with support teams, writing goals, and person-centered planning preferred.
- Candidate must complete and pass a background study; pass a physical and drug screen; have a valid driver’s license free of violation; proof of vehicle insurance; and reliable transportation for work driving purposes.
Benefits:
Lifeworks offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees.
- 10 paid holidays in calendar year
- 18 days of PTO accrued in the first year of employment
- Medical and dental insurance
- 403b retirement plan with company match
- Tuition reimbursement program
Lifeworks Services is committed to hiring people from a variety of diverse cultures with diverse life experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status; genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Lifeworks Services is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage members of diverse groups to apply.
To apply, email a resume and cover letter to
staff-job-openings@lifeworks.org