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
Hourly Rate: $19.50 - $23/hour DOE
Responsibilities of the Community Resource Advocates:
- Helping people to learn basic skills with cooking, budgeting, and household chores (cleaning charts, grocery shopping)
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Assisting people in accessing educational or recreational opportunities in the community (movies, museums, live shows, sporting events, karaoke, physical fitness)
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Connecting people to community resources such as medical, housing or transportation
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Some evening and some weekend work may be required
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A company car will be provided to all staff when transporting individuals
Experience and Skills:
Requirements of the Community Resource Advocate:
- Must have an Associates degree. Direct work experience may be substituted for educational requirements
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Experience working with individuals with brain injury, neurological impairments, and developmental disabilities preferred
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Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record and have a car
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Computer literacy is required
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Must have ability to demonstrate and apply knowledge about disabilities, including disability and privacy laws
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Ability to communicate effectively with consumers and staff, exhibit effective customer service skills, promote consumer self-advocacy skills and counseling skills
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Ability to provide well-written and comprehensive documentation
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Must be highly organized, able to demonstrate effective time management skills
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Must be able to work with a team and support team members
Job Benefits:
Benefits for the Community Resource Advocate:
- Leave Benefits, vacation, personal, sick leave
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Paid Holidays
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Health insurance, Dental, Vision, FSA
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403B Retirement Plan
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LTD and other Voluntary Benefits
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Free Parking
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Longevity Bonus
From: TLC - The Treatment and Learning Centers, Inc.
