From $15.25 an hour - Full-time
Who You Are
You get to come to work knowing your job has a higher purpose and truly help the persons we serve together. You love the feeling you get when you see your work has more meaning to you. You are compassionate, driven, empathetic, and focused on giving someone a chance to do something that brings them joy. We know you love to help others, and that is why we would love to have you work with us at MMI.
What You Do
As a Program Specialist, you are responsible for working with employment coaches with employment training and networking with the local community to develop more opportunities for our persons served. You assist in job coaching the persons served to meet their goals and assist the Community Employment Manager in daily tasks of the program. While working in the position, you focus on community integration and network within the local communities in the Mt Pleasant area.
What You Get
In addition to that feeling you get knowing you help others, you also have a great work/life balance. While this position required flexibility to be able to work an occasional weekend or evening shift, primarily you will work Monday - Friday 40 hours a week. We also offer a success coach for our employees at no cost to you! If life gets tough, just know that MMI cares about YOU and offers this success coach confidentially providing assistance in budgeting, counseling, childcare, or other areas in your life that you may need some extra guidance with!
MORE of What You Get
You also will be eligible for benefits after an introductory period. Health, vision, and dental insurance is available with three health insurance options currently available. We offer 12 paid holidays including the week between Christmas and New Year. We also provide PTO (paid time off) up to 3 weeks a year based on your hours worked. If you prefer, you can also cash out your PTO quarterly to help with special occasions you may need some extra cash for. We also offer 401k and tuition reimbursement after one year of employment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Significant experience in rehabilitation, social work, psychology, special education or related field.
- Six months work or volunteer experience with people with disabilities.
- Able to write clear person centered plans and to train staff in implementation.
- Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
- Able to communicate effectively with persons served, staff and other members of the community.
- Physically able to provide assistance to persons served with lifting and transferring, and personal care.
- This position requires medium work as defined in the Dictionary of Occupational Titles: exerting 20-50 pounds of force occasionally and 10-25 pounds frequently.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in a related field.
- Training relevant to rehabilitation, i.e., completion of Confrontation Avoidance/Gentle Teaching, First Aid, CPR, and American Sign Language.
- Good driving record.
Like What YOU See?
Do you like what you have read so far? Take a look at our website mmionline.com to learn a bit more about us here at MMI and what we can do to make your next job your BEST job. You can apply directly on our website or submit your resume through Indeed.
MMI RESERVES THE RIGHT TO HIRE THE MOST QUALIFIED PERSON FOR THIS JOB. POTENTIAL CANDIDATES WILL BE EVALUATED ON MINIMUM AND PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AS WELL AS THE ABILITY TO PERFORM DUTIES OF THE POSITION. MMI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $15.25 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
