Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Job Path supports people with developmental disabilities as they make choices about their lives and play valued roles in their communities. Job Path encourages people to explore what they want out of life and to chart their own journeys. Whether it’s finding a job, making a contribution in a volunteer role, establishing a home, or being part of the community, the goal is to assist the person to lead a full and active life.

Job Path is seeking an organized, outgoing Community and Group Specialist in its Community Connections department to assist in scheduling, organizing, and creating daytime habilitation programming for Job Path’s groups, as well as creating new groups based on the interests of the people we support. The ideal candidate will be proactive and actively engaged in their community. The Community and Group Specialist will be responsible for actively seeking locations outside of Job Path’s office to hold groups, volunteer partnerships, and learning opportunities for the people we support. 

Reports to: Senior Director of Community Connections

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to) the following tasks:

Supervise group facilitators

• Hold group “group facilitator” supervision session, providing guidance and direction for topics as needed, and ensuring that the groups material needs are met

• Maintaining the schedule for the group, ensuring the facilitator will be there or providing coverage

• Ensure sure that case notes from the group are submitted. 

• Manage group conflicts

• Evaluate current groups, and determine if any additional groups are needed

Community Development

• Find community-based activities for people who receive support from the Job Path’s Community Connections program, such as volunteer work, classes, or meet-up groups, based on individuals’ areas of interest. This work will be done in collaboration with Coordinators and the Director of Community Connections

• Updating Padlet with community-based activities and connecting staff to the board to share/access resources

• Connect and complete outreach for community partnerships and spaces to host groups, events, and volunteer opportunities for individuals

Staffing Support

• Arrange and complete support and training in the community for new and ongoing staff based on program needs.

• Assist the DSP hiring team on an as-needed basis, this may include screening, interviewing, and attending recruitment events

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant area of education or human services, OR

• High school diploma (or equivalent) and a minimum of 8 months of work experience serving people with developmental disabilities in a community-based setting.

Skills:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• Outgoing personality

• Willingness to knock on doors, do outreach

• Navigate changes/adapt

• Work collaboratively within a team

• Effective leadership

• Mentorship and ability to train new staff

• Strong organization skills, ability to prioritize all responsibilities 

• Strength in scheduling, time management

Salary: $43,500 annual salary, non-exempt

Benefits: 

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

• Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life and AD&D Policy

• Work/Life Assistance Program (EAP)

• Pre-tax commuter and medical plans

• 403b retirement plan with 5% employer match after two years of employment

• Generous vacation policy

To Apply: Please submit your resume and cover letter via our jobs board:

 Or email: dbruno@jobpathnyc.org

*Please note: Only applicants we feel meet the requirements of the position will be contacted for an interview

Job Path is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without unlawful discrimination based on races, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, employment, or citizenship status.

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