Description
For over 55 years, Northeast Contemporary Services, Inc. (NCSI) has been providing exemplary services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities as they explore and participate in employment and career building, educational and independent living skills, and retirement opportunities.
NCSI is licensed to provide Day Support (formerly Day Training & Habilitation), Employment Development, and Employment Support services. Within Day Support, we have both an Adult and a Senior program; our Adult program is focused on essential life skills, while our Senior program is focused on personally enriching life skills.
NCSI is hiring Program Specialists for both our Adult Service and our Senior Service. These positions are full-time, Monday-Friday daytime hours, 40 hours per week. No nights, no weekends, and no major holidays! As a NCSI Program Specialist, you will: teach and develop essential life skills and personally enriching life skills that support our clients' community relationships, involvement and inclusion; provide case management services for 14-18 clients; and support clients with their direct cares and positive behavior strategies. Overall, you will ensure NCSI's services increase opportunities for our clients to achieve their desired goals, advocate for themselves and gain independence.
Our Mission, Vision, and Values
NCSI's Mission is to inspire and cultivate self-sufficiency in people with disabilities through expanding individual choices for fulfillment and improved quality of life.
NCSI's Vision is that every person we serve will realize their dreams for work and community life.
NCSI is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, veteran/military status, disability or handicap, age, sexual orientation, status about public assistance, or any other protected class status defined by law.
Why Work for Us
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of adults with disabilities by helping them realize their greatest potential? Then a career with NCSI may be for you!
We are the smallest provider in Ramsey County and have high client retention, resulting in a close-knit environment. Come join our fun, supportive, high-performing team and do work that matters--you'll gain more than just a paycheck!
We seek applicants who have a strong work ethic, act with integrity, and are inclusive, caring, calm, positive, flexible, innovative, detail-oriented, team players, have a desire to learn, and feel called to serve others.
Our Benefits
NCSI offers: - Paid on-the-job orientation and training - Paid time off - earn 3 weeks off in the first year and increase each year thereafter! - 9 paid holidays - Medical insurance (high-deductible plan, only $32.50/month) - Dental insurance (basic-preventive plan, only $5.50/month) - Retirement plan with employer match after one year of service - Free life insurance and short-term disability coverage - Employee Assistance Program - Free parking - Casual environment - Career growth and development opportunities
