Covey

Community Support Specialist/Activities Planner

Location

Main Office Location

Type

Part Time

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Covey is currently looking for a Community Support Specialist to run our Covey Connects program.  What is Covey Connects you ask?  This role is ideal for someone who loves planning activities, having fun, supporting others in learning new skills, and is passionate about inclusivity and helping others live full and meaningful lives. 

Job Overview: 

Covey Connects is designed to provide fun and social opportunities for participants. The program includes various activities – some are listed below.  We need someone to plan, prepare and lead these activities!  Planning time is flexible - do it when and where it fits for you. Activities take place Tuesdays through Fridays during the late afternoon plus one Saturday per month. 

·       cooking/baking 
·       going to the YMCA 
·       photography 
·       going out to dinner 
·       fishing 
·       boardgames 
·       holiday-related parties (or parties for any reason really) 
·       work with a local artist to encourage and support the artistic side of our participants 
·       visiting museums 
·       going to live music events 
·       dancing classes 
·       disc golf 
·       EVERY Friday afternoon Covey will be at Rev’s in Oshkosh bowling (everyone loves to bowl!)! 
·       Plus whatever you can dream up! 

We need someone that can honor our VALUES in the following ways: 

·       Imagination: Create and refresh activities to meet participants’ needs creatively and flexibly. 
·       Integrity: Serve as a positive role model and represent Covey professionally. 
·       Inclusion: Ensure participants feel welcomed and valued. 
·       Individuality: Tailor events to participants' likes and preferences 
 
What do we need from you? (i.e. General Requirements) 
  • Patient:  leading from behind to encourage and empower participants’ personal growth.
  • Excellent Communicator:  understands and can adapt your communication style to meet diverse needs for in-person and record keeping purposes.
  • Independently maintain your schedule:  your planning time can take place when and where is best for you - we just need you to make sure they event planning duties are completed.
  • Observant:  recognize and adapt plans within ever-changing environments, and continually honor each persons’ individuality by continuously assessing our participants’ needs and development.
  • Age:  Is at least 18 years old.
  • Facilitation:  Experience with group facilitation and/or instruction preferred.  Experience with individuals with disabilities is not required.  
  • Preemployment Screenings:  Must be able to pass preemployment Drug, TB, Physical and Background checks.
  • Driving license:  Must have valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

 Covey is a local nonprofit that serves and supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. But the way we do this is what makes us stand out from the rest. We sincerely value and appreciate our participants and our employees. Without all of them, our covey would not be successful!

COVEY: What Does That Mean? A covey is a small group of birds. They stay together throughout their lives for protection and comfort. As a group, they are stronger and safer; they are able to do things they couldn’t do alone. Everyone at Covey has the opportunity to make a strong and life-long impact on our participants’ lives.

OUR MISSION: Creating Opportunities that Foster Personal Growth. We make decisions every day that honor our mission. We promise you – our mission is not just a poster on the wall – it’s how we choose to treat and engage with our participants, their families, our employees and members of our community. 

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Compensation: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

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

Company Website: covey.org

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