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Community Support Facilitator
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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.
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.
Requirements:
- 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
- proficiency in technology such as Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, etc.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a progressive organization that values autonomy, collaboration, and continuous learning.
- Opportunities for professional development
- Make a meaningful impact by helping people live full, self-directed lives.
Ready to lead with purpose? Apply today and help us build communities where everyone belongs.
Work Location & Flexibility:
This position is primarily located in Delaware County and Philadelphia.
While certain responsibilities may be performed remotely, this position involves frequent fieldwork and community-based leadership.
Benefits
As a full-time employee with Values Into Action, you will have the following benefits available to you: thirty (30) days of paid time off per calendar year (prorated from your eligibility date) for you to use as you choose; single coverage health benefits with an employee contribution; employer paid short- and long-term disability; employee discount
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Applicants must submit a cover letter which elaborates on the following points:
- Your interest in working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities;
- Why Values Into Action's mission and vision is important to you;
- Your leadership approach and experience leading dynamic teams.
