Community Resource Professional (CRP)

Tangram, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Group Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Paid Time Off and Sick Time

Employee Discount Program

Job summary

Tangram, Inc. is seeking a Community Resource Professional to assist individuals in optimizing their personal, social, and vocational opportunities within the community.

The role focuses on helping clients engage in recreation, socialization, self-advocacy, and life skills with a bridge-building approach to connections. Responsibilities include collaborating with clients and teams to set goals, updating plans, and identifying resources to meet client objectives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in a human service field preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and up-to-date automobile insurance.
• Must have basic computer skills; smartphone required for documentation.
• Must maintain CPR and first aid certification; Medication Administration training required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with persons served, supervisors, and team members to identify community interests and goals.
• Update community goals with the client’s team as needed.
• Help individuals maximize community involvement in recreation, socialization, self-advocacy, and life skills.
• Assist individuals in developing meaningful connections by acting as a bridge to the community and friendships.
• Identify community resources to meet client goals.
• Work flexible hours in various community settings.
• Provide transportation for clients using a personal vehicle.
• Participate in client meetings to provide updates on community activities.
• Understand and implement Behavior Support Plans (BSP) and High Risk Plans (HRP) if applicable.
• Document work thoroughly and timely.

Skills

CPR certification

First aid certification

Basic computer skills

Smartphone required

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Please note, as part of our hiring process, you must attend a 2-week paid orientation. This will be Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm, regardless of your future shift availability

Summary Of Position

Community Resource Professional assists individuals with optimizing their personal, social, and vocational opportunities within the community. Examples of this includes but are not limited to: leisure and recreational activities, volunteerism, self-advocacy, cultural and spiritual activities, and use of public transportation.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Advance Tangram’s mission and values.
• Builds positive relationships with clients, teams, professionals, and members of the community.
• Demonstrates the ability to work with autonomy and manage work hours effectively.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Collaborate with persons served, supervisors, and other team members to identify community interests and goals.
• Work with the client’s team to update the community goals as needed.
• Help individuals maximize community involvement in areas of recreation, socialization, self-advocacy, and other life skills.
• Assist individuals in the development of meaningful connections by acting as a “bridge builder” to establish greater ties to the community and to support the development of friendships.
• Identify community resources that could enhance the individual’s quality of life and meet client goals.
• Can work flexible hours in various community settings.
• Provides transportation for clients in a personal vehicle.
• Participates in client meetings either directly or by report, to provide updates on community activities.
• Responsible for understanding and implementing Behavior Support Plans (BSP) if applicable.
• Responsible for understanding and implementing all medical High Risk Plans (HRP) if applicable.
• Documents work thoroughly and timely.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Experience in a human service field and/or experience with individuals with developmental or other disabilities preferred
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must have a valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, meet agency’s driver insurability requirements, reliable vehicle, and up to date automobile insurance. If position involves driving agency vehicles, must be 21 years of age.
• Must have basic computer skills
• Must own a smart phone for purposes of required documentation. Access to a desktop, laptop, or tablet is optional
• Must maintain CPR and first aid certification
• Must pass Medication Administration and stay current on all other training as defined by state, accreditation body or agency guidelines

Physical Requirements

• This position may requires significant bending, lifting, and stooping
• Alternating periods of sitting or standing as dictated by client needs
• Must be able to lift/transfer individuals and physically assist clients with movement and care
• Ability to lift up a minimum of 35 pounds
• Repetitive physical activity

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Group Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Time Off and Sick Time
• Employee Discount Program

Salary Description

starting at $18.00 per hour