EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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St. John Associates, Inc. (SJVA), a nonprofit agency providing community and residential services to adults with intellectual & developmental disabilities seeks a capable individual to serve as its CEO.  SJVA serves the St. John Valley and is located in Madawaska, Maine. Among additional responsbilities, successful applicant will require:

• Sensitivity to individual service needs
• Excellent communication skills (spoken/written)
• Postive/effective staff leadership skills
• Policy Writing Skills (HCBS & HR)
• Accountability to policies and fiscal accountability
• Promotion of proficient relations
• CEO accountability to a local Board of Directors

Qualifications:  Bachelor's Degree and/or 4 - 5 years successful experience working with adults with intellectual & developmental disabilities, documented history of fiscal expertise, bondability, capability to develop short & long range goals, ability to work independently and as a team member.  Preference fo utilization of Microsoft Office, Quickbooks, Therap, etc.

Salry and Benefits:  Salary is competivve, commensurage with experience and credentials, excellent benefit package.

Application Procedure:  Forward letter of application, current resume, inclusive of education and work history, transcripts, list of at lest three employment/professional references and salary requirements to:

CEO Searh Committee

St. John Valley Associates, Inc.

291 Newberry Drive, Suite 105

Madawaska, ME  04756

Review of Applications will begin upon receipt of first completed application and is intended to continue until position is filled.

                          An Equal Opportunity Employer

18 Hour Position consisting of:

Working in SJVA's Home Support and Community Services.

Job Requirements:

  Working with adult individuals with developmental disabilities, integrating them into the        

  community, encouraging community involvement and assisting with daily living skills.

Education and/or Experience:

-High School Diploma or Equivalency

-Experience working with people with varying abilities a plus

-Clean background check

-Basic computer knowledge (email, Internet, data entry, etc.)

-Excellent writing and communications skills

-Ability to enter Canada

Certification, Licenses, Registrations:

Employees will receive the following traings:

 - CPR/First Aid course

 - DSP certification

 - Safety Care training

 - CRMA course

If interested, please call Donna or Verna 207-728=7197 or  sjva@stjohnvalleyassociates.org.