Community Resource Advocate

TLC - The Treatment and Learning Centers; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Community Resource Advocate to empower adults with disabilities in Rockville. This role involves assisting individuals in learning essential life skills, connecting them to community resources, and providing support in various activities. With flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, you will make a meaningful impact in the lives of those you serve. The position offers a supportive team environment and includes benefits such as health insurance, paid holidays, and a longevity bonus. If you're passionate about making a difference, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays

Free Parking

Longevity Bonus

Leave Benefits

Qualifications

• Must have an Associates degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience with individuals with disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with basic skills like cooking and budgeting.
• Connect people to community resources such as medical and housing.

Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Service Skills

Organization Skills

Time Management

Knowledge of Disabilities

Education

Associates Degree

Tools

Computer Literacy

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Job Description

The Treatment and Learning Centers in Rockville, MD is looking to hire a Community Resource Advocate to assist adults with disabilities working in the community. The hours vary and will include some evenings and weekends. Go home every night knowing you have made a difference in a person's life. Share what you see with others and make a difference! Community Support Specialists teach, encourage, and support people with disabilities to live rewarding lives. EOE.

Responsibilities Of The Community Resource Advocates

• Helping people to learn basic skills with cooking, budgeting, and household chores (cleaning charts, grocery shopping)
• Assisting people in accessing educational or recreational opportunities in the community (movies, museums, live shows, sporting events, karaoke, physical fitness)
• Connecting people to community resources such as medical, housing or transportation
• Some evening and some weekend work may be required
• A company car will be provided to all staff when transporting individuals

Required Experience

Requirements of the Community Resource Advocate:

• Must have an Associates degree. Direct work experience may be substituted for educational requirements
• Experience working with individuals with brain injury, neurological impairments, and developmental disabilities preferred
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record and have a car
• Computer literacy is required
• Must have ability to demonstrate and apply knowledge about disabilities, including disability and privacy laws
• Ability to communicate effectively with consumers and staff, exhibit effective customer service skills, promote consumer self-advocacy skills and counseling skills
• Ability to provide well-written and comprehensive documentation
• Must be highly organized, able to demonstrate effective time management skills
• Must be able to work with a team and support team members

Benefits

• Leave Benefits, vacation, personal, sick leave
• Paid Holidays
• Health insurance, Dental, Vision, FSA
• 403B Plan
• LTD and other Voluntary Benefits
• Free Parking
• Longevity Bonus

Additional Information

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Other

Industries: Individual and Family Services