Community Support Facilitator

Are you a compassionate leader who believes in the power of community, inclusion, and person-directed support? Do you believe leadership is about lifting others up and creating space for shared success? If so, we invite you to bring your talents to our team as a Community Support Facilitator.  

At Values Into Action, we partner with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live full, meaningful lives in their own homes and neighborhoods. We provide this support on a one-to-one basis with people supported 24/7. We’re looking for a Community Support Facilitator who is ready to coach, collaborate, and champion the voices of the people we support and the teams that walk alongside them. 

About the Role: 

As a Community Support Facilitator, you’ll provide leadership and mentorship to a team of Support Partners, ensuring that the people we support are at the center of every decision and action. You’ll guide your team in delivering high-quality, respectful, and empowering support—always aligned with the individual’s goals, preferences, and rights. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Mentor and supervise Support Partners, fostering a team culture of accountability, respect, and continuous learning. 
• Support individuals to lead their own lives and direct their own teams, including participation in planning and decision-making. 
• Ensure health, safety, and rights are upheld in all aspects of support. 
• Promote community inclusion and natural support networks, helping individuals build meaningful relationships. 
• Facilitate team meetings and planning processes, ensuring the person supported is actively involved. 
• Provide direct support when needed, modeling best practices. 
• Participate in the on-call rotation in support of 24/7 teams 
• Assist with staffing, scheduling, and recruitment, in collaboration with the person and their team. 
• Encourage the use of assistive technology and communication supports to enhance independence and self-expression. 
• Maintain compliance with service standards and documentation requirements. 
• Celebrate successes and support growth, both for the people supported and your team. 

What You Bring: 

• A strong belief in person-directed support and inclusive communities. 
• Experience in disability services, social work, or a related field. 
• Excellent communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills. 
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to build trusting relationships. 
• Familiarity with regulatory standards and commitment to ethical practice. 
• Flexibility, reliability, and a sense of purpose. 

Why Work With Us? 

• Be part of a mission-driven organization that values dignity, choice, and community. 
• Join a supportive team that believes in shared leadership and mutual respect. 
• Make a lasting impact in the lives of people and their communities. 
• Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and meaningful work every day. 

One of the following: 

• A master’s degree or above from an accredited college or university and 1 year’s work experience working directly with persons with an intellectual disability and/or autism. 
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and 2 years' work experience working directly with people with an intellectual/developmental disability and/or autism. 
• An associate’s degree or 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university and 4 years' work experience working directly with persons with an intellectual disability and/or autism. 
• A high school diploma or general education development certificate and 6 years' work experience working directly with persons with an intellectual disability and/or autism. 

BONUS OPPORTUNITY! 

Candidates with NADSP credentialing are encouraged to apply! We offer a bonus to candidates who have current NADSP (DSP or FLS) credentialing and complete their first six months with Values Into Action.