This position will require travel in and around the greater Baltimore/Washington metropolitan area, primarily in Howard, Prince George's and Montgomery Counties.

The Community Development Specialist will be responsible for providing direct training and support for individuals in the areas of personal supports, community engagement, and job-related skills. This staff member will spend the majority of their day providing support in the community to foster independence to individuals with disabilities in the areas of employment, volunteer opportunities, life and leisure.

**Bonuses available for completed employment trainings

EDUCATION:

• High School diploma, certificate of completion, or GED required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education, Human Services, or related field preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• At least one year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess and maintain valid, unrestricted driver’s license and clean driving record under 5 points
• Must have a clean, reliable vehicle and active auto insurance.

About Kennedy Krieger Institute

Kennedy Krieger Institute is committed to empathy, diversity, inclusion, civility and caring in everything we do. Our employees are supportive, compassionate, and committed to our patients, families and students, and make a difference each and every day.

Civility is at the heart of our culture. Treating others, especially those who are different from us, with respect is paramount to us living up to, and delivering on, our brand each day.

We make a difference every day in the lives of those we serve. Now, make a difference in yours by joining our team!

Benefits

• Medical Coverage: PPO for both full and part time employees (16+ hours per week)
• High Deductible Health Plan and Health Savings Account (with an employer match)
• Flexible Spending Accounts: health and dependent care, including $1,200 childcare subsidy for each child through age 6 and $600 for each child ages 7-10 for whom you pay child care expenses
• Vision Coverage – Standard and VSP
• Prescription Plan
• Dental Coverage: Delta Dental
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Short-Term Disability
• Company-Paid Long-Term Disability

Savings & Retirement Plans

• 401(k) Voluntary Tax-deferred Savings Plan (3% Employer contribution + Employer match)

Tuition Reimbursement (employee and dependent programs)

• 100% tuition reimbursement for employees earning undergrad and graduate degrees (pro-rated benefit for part-time employees)
• 50% tuition grant for dependents of eligible full-time employees

Time Off (*applies differently to some Special Education employees)

• Free Days*
• Holidays – 7 per year*
• Sick Leave accrual for both full-time and part-time employees
• Vacation accrual for both full-time and part-time employees*

Perks

• Free Parking
• Daycare Discounts
• Cellular Phone Discounts
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Employee Wellness Program
• Computer Purchase Plan – Interest-free loan for 80% of the cost of a new computer system or software
• Johns Hopkins Federal Credit Union membership
• Employee Assistance Program – Free & Confidential
• Free Flu Shots & Hepatitis B vaccinations
• Liberty Mutual - Insurance Discounts on home and auto
• Live Near Your Work Program – $3,000 grant towards closing costs
• Special Delivery Program for expecting families
• Enterprise Car Rental Discount
• Theme Park Discounts

Technical requirements

After signing up, you will be sent an email with instructions on how to connect.
Please be prepared to join the virtual interview from a quiet place using a desktop or mobile device with a working speaker, microphone, and camera. Check to see if your network connection can support an online session. A plugged in ethernet cable or a strong WiFi network signal will help avoid time delays during your conversation.

Preferred dress code

Business (business suit, tie)

What is a virtual interview?

Virtual interviews help employers connect with job seekers when they are not in the same physical location. Since hiring is a human process, employers would like to talk with you online (chat, video or phone) to see if you meet the requirements for the job.