Community Living Specialist at Champaign County Board of Developmental Disabilities

Now Hiring: Community Living Specialist
Champaign County Board of Developmental Disabilities
📍 224 Patrick Avenue, Urbana, OH 43078
🕒 Full-Time | 40 Hours/Week
💵 $17.68 – $26.52/hour, based on experience
📅 Application Deadline: Open until filled

Job Description:
The Community Living Specialist will support individuals with developmental disabilities in accessing meaningful recreational and community experiences. This includes direct support, collaboration with local schools and providers, activity planning, and facilitating life skills development for students transitioning out of high school.

🧠 Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED required
• Minimum 2 years of experience with individuals with developmental disabilities
• Valid Ohio Driver’s License with a clean driving record
• CPR/First Aid Certification (or ability to obtain)
• Successful background checks (BCI/FBI and others as required by ODoDD)

🛠️ Responsibilities:

• Review Individual Support Plans (ISPs) to guide support strategies
• Organize and facilitate recreational activities in-home and in the community
• Assist high school students with advocacy, employment prep, and independent living
• Coordinate transportation for events
• Help recruit and direct volunteers for activities
• Report Unusual Incidents per agency policy

🎁 Benefits:

• OPERS Retirement
• Premium health, dental & vision insurance
• Board-paid life insurance & Employee Assistance Plan
• Paid time off (vacation, holidays, personal days)
• Flexible work options
• Tuition reimbursement & paid training
• TCM billing bonus (up to $2,000/year)

📩 How to Apply:
Submit your letter of interest, resume, and Ohio Civil Service Application (downloadable at www.champaigncbdd.org) to:
📧 Sharon Wheeland at [email protected]
📬 Or mail to: 224 Patrick Avenue, Urbana, OH 43078