Community Support Facilitator
21 days ago
Philadelphia
Job DescriptionDescription: Join a mission-driven team that empowers people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live self-directed lives. At Values Into Action, we believe in person-centered thinking, shared leadership, and building inclusive communities. As a Community Support Facilitator, you’ll play a vital role in guiding and mentoring self-managing teams to deliver high-quality, individualized support. What You’ll Do • Lead & Empower Teams: Coach and mentor Support Partners and self-managing teams to make decisions, solve problems, and manage day-to-day operations with confidence., • Promote a collaborative team environment through reflective practice, constructive feedback, and shared leadership., • Guide teams in maintaining accountability for core responsibilities, including documentation, qualified standards, and community engagement., • Foster a culture of trust, inclusion, and empowerment where team members feel confident to take initiative and lead., • Champion Person-Centered Practices: Model facilitative leadership and ensure services reflect the preferences and goals of the people we support., • Drive Quality & Compliance: Support teams in maintaining documentation, meeting regulatory standards, and promoting safety and well-being., • Foster Growth & Inclusion: Create a culture of trust, feedback, and shared leadership while promoting equity and civil rights., • Collaborate & Innovate: Partner with individuals, families, and stakeholders to improve systems and advance organizational goals., • Be a Resource: Participate in the after-hours and weekend on-call rotation. Ensuring continuity of care and support for individuals when emergencies arise, including assuming the duties of a support partner when required. Requirements: What We’re Looking For • Experience: Minimum 5 years in human services, disability services, or related fields., • Skills: Strong communication, time management, and organizational skills; ability to coach and build team capacity., • Commitment: Passion for equity, inclusion, and person-centered support., • High school diploma or GED (college degree preferred), • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation, • Ability to meet health and safety requirements (CPR, First Aid, etc.), • Physical ability to assist with mobility and lifting as needed Values Into Action is an equal opportunity employer. As a disability rights organization we: • Are dedicated to social justice and human rights in all its forms, • Are committed to fostering an organizational culture that is inclusive of people with respect to their race, color, disability, ethnicity, religious creed, sex, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, marital status or other personal characteristics, • Welcome and strive to retain and advance individuals from diverse backgrounds who share our values