Communication Partner (Santa Monica) Job at IHSS Public Authority, Santa Monica, CA

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  • IHSS Public Authority
  • Santa Monica, CA

Job Description

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Position Overview: Interested in working with a songwriter, poet, and self-advocate speechwriter who is a 35-year-old non-speaking woman with cerebral palsy? I am a feisty, humorous, outgoing, honest, sensitive, intuitive, and loving woman. I need to work with people who also have these qualities. If you are an artist, musician, composer, writer, poet, caregiver, and or interested in becoming a music therapist, creative writer, occupational therapist, physical therapist, speech pathologist, educator, social worker, nurse, or counselor, working with me will provide you with interdisciplinary skills for your career working with the non-speaking and or disability community . This position requires you to be a strong communicator with patience, compassion, and commitment to personal growth. If you have experience or are willing to learn Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), feel your personality would work well with me, and are ready to make a difference bringing fun and friendship,

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Who is Hiring: You would be hired through IGNITE Collective, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering adults with developmental disabilities to live vibrant, fulfilling lives. IGNITE believes in a world where everyone can engage meaningfully in their community, form friendships, and pursue their passions. IGNITE’s team supports individuals in fostering independence and meaningful connections, with a focus on inclusivity and respect.

Key Responsibilities

  • Meeting and supporting in Santa Monica home or community
  • Listening to & honoring nonverbal, verbal, & typing communication
  • Using AAC tools & strategies to support in social interactions
  • Creating conversational space to include & support communication
  • Providing verbal &/or physical-resistance prompts that help initiate mind-body connection to be self-determined in achieving goals
  • Supporting in engaging with peers & friends, fostering meaningful connections & promoting social confidence
  • Encouraging & assisting with activities including: songwriting, poetry, music production, virtual communications, social media posts & interaction, & body movement activities
  • Following “best practices” of communication supports that promote self-advocacy, self-determination, & independence
  • Learning needs, wants, & feelings
  • Maintaining a safe, supportive environment while respecting boundaries & upholding IGNITE’s Bill of Rights
  • Facilitating social outings to places like restaurants, medical appointments, & concerts
  • Attending medical, legal, occupational, & personal events
  • Collaborating with Circle of Support team to support individual self-expression, well-being, & advocacy
  • Attending monthly staff meetings to learn how to support the disability community & connect with fellow disability support staff & leadership

Qualifications : prior experience working with people with disabilities

Training to be Provided through IGNITE Collective

  • Starting pay is $20/hr
  • Pay increases to $24/hr after training

Job Type: in-person, Part-Time to Full-Time

Education : Associate Degree (minimum), Bachelors or Postgraduate

Work Location : Santa Monica

  • Paid orientation
  • Paid training
  • Referral program

If you are interested in the job position, please contact

Assistant Program Director, Chris Clark

clark@ignitefutures.org

Seniority level

  • Seniority level

    Entry level

Employment type

  • Employment type

    Full-time

Job function

  • Job function

    Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

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