CRM Integration Specialist jobs in Kentucky

Community Integration Specialist

Reports to: Director of Community Integration

Cedar Lake Residences (Oldham, Henry, and Jefferson County)

Full-time, 40 hours per week. Variable hours, may include evenings and weekends.

Who We Are:

Unconditional love for people with disabilities – this is the heart of who we are and whom we employ at Cedar Lake. We are the largest private provider of residential and community-based services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in the state of Kentucky. We are a local non-profit organization founded in 1970 by Louisville-area parents of people with IDD. We believe that a well-trained staff, committed to the mission and vision of Cedar Lake, will successfully offer a high level of compassionate, capable care, responsive to the needs of the mind, body, and the spirit of the people we serve. We are seeking qualified individuals who are determined to share meaningful interactions that cultivate mutual respect and unconditional love to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our employees are the cornerstone of all that we do, and our team provides friendly and regular support to our staff of over 450 people.

Why you’ll love working here:

• Opportunities to expand skills and professional development
• Opportunities for Year-End Bonus
• Weekly Pay
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual Starts Day 1, PTO can be used after 30 days
• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• 401k retirement savings program

What you’ll do:

• Contribute to the development of individual’s Plan of Care (POC) with clients, significant individuals and case managers. Implement the POC with the objective of increasing self-reliance and independence. Encourage community participation and facilitates cultivation of friendships.
• Facilitate the ongoing implementation of evidence-based practices as it relates to industry standards.
• Facilitate the implementation of supported employment options, vocational rehabilitation services, and grow community access.
• Work collaboratively with individuals and family/guardians regarding community goals. Assess risk, safety or medical concerns that may be applicable. Encourage team members to provide supportive feedback related to the individual’s accomplishments and ambitions.
• Provide guidance to encourage a safe and sanitary living environment independently or with minimal supervision in regard to daily living skills, hygiene, housekeeping, cooking/meal planning, and personal assistance related to the individual’s POC. Facilitate involvement and discovery of interests, hobbies and building relationships with others in their community.
• Maintain production standard of 85% billable time as directed by Director.
• Facilitate transportation coordination/assistance to accomplish community goals, activities and scheduled appointments. Provide financial education and/or monitoring of personal finances surrounding budgeting responsibilities based on individual need.
• Encourage and assist individuals in exercising their rights while in community settings. Facilitate constructive ways to respond to conflict and develop strategies for resolution. Provide guidance and direction on social/judgement and health related issues that pertain to integration in the community.
• Maintain documentation which includes a full description of services rendered which entails a summary reflecting progress, outcomes, dates of services, implementation, goal projection and barriers/concerns with services. Help with preparation of paperwork needed for HUD and Medicaid within specified timeframes.
• Represent CLR in a professional manner providing ethical standards of practice for individuals we support.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What sets you apart:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be 18 years of age with valid Kentucky or Indiana Driver’s License
• Community Access certification preferred

“I absolutely love working with the people I support! I have so much fun taking them to shop, eat with friends, exercise, and whatever else interests them. No job is perfect, but it’s so rewarding.” -Natalie, CIS since August 2020

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.