Community Resource Advocate | Direct Support Pro

TLC - The Treatment and Learning Centers; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 26,863 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation and personal leave

403B retirement plan

Job summary

TLC - The Treatment and Learning Centers in Rockville, MD is seeking a Community Resource Advocate to assist adults with disabilities. This role involves teaching skills, connecting individuals to community resources, and some required evening and weekend work.

Candidates must hold an Associates degree or have equivalent experience, a valid driver's license, and good communication skills. The position also offers various benefits including paid holidays and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Some experience with individuals with brain injury or developmental disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Helping individuals learn basic skills such as cooking and budgeting.
• Assisting with access to educational and recreational opportunities.
• Connecting individuals to community resources.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Customer service skills

Ability to work in a team

Education

Associates degree

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Job Description

The Treatment and Learning Centers in Rockville, MD is looking to hire an entry level to mid-level DSP/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! DSPs teach, encourage, and support people with disabilities to live rewarding lives. EOE

Job Description

The Treatment and Learning Centers in Rockville, MD is looking to hire an entry level to mid-level DSP/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! DSPs teach, encourage, and support people with disabilities to live rewarding lives. EOE

Hourly Rate: $20.50 - $24/hour DOE

Responsibilities Of The Direct Support Professional

• 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 Direct Support Professional:

Must have an Associates degree. (Direct work experience may be substituted for educational requirements)

Some 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

Benefits for the Community Resource Advocate:

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

Keyword: Direct Support Professional (Human Services)