Lifeworks, Inc.
Job Title: Community Resource Specialist
Mission:
Advocacy • Empowerment • Opportunity
Summary:
Works with staff at LES to develop and help implement employment focused curriculum that can be presented to identify and secure a variety of volunteer, leisure and community-based activities for individuals within the program. To improve individuals’ experiences by performing duties involved in planning, developing, implementing, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating community-based activities and curriculum. The role is a varied one that combines elements of curriculum development, relationship building and volunteer coordination. Complies with all principles of Human Rights, D.P.P.C., Department of Developmental Services, the Division of Medical Assistance and all other applicable funding regulations as adhered to by Lifeworks.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
(include the following. Other duties may be assigned.)
- Build and maintain volunteer and community-based site relationships through fostering contacts, onsite visits, as well as thorough research via telephone and web searches.
- Develop quality curriculum that can be utilized by case managers, to effectively teach and engage participants.
- Performs case management duties including the following: documentation of training and activities, maintenance of individual confidential files on assigned caseload, review and submit all required paperwork to supervisor according to agency procedures.
- Attends regular meetings as necessary. Ability to be flexible regarding necessary changes in work schedule and task as assigned by supervisor to cover the needs of the supported individual.
- Proficiency in virtual and social media platforms
- Research and develop meaningful and appropriate community-based activities that support the goals of the individuals’ served as well as serving as a liaison with the various local business and art communities
- Model effective teaching methods for staff to ensure active participation by the group. Provide feedback and support to staff to achieve this outcome
- Conduct him/herself with the understanding that he/she is a representative of LES and carries the reputation of the agency with them during their interactions
- Oversee and assist in developing future programmatic needs
- Share information with other staff, participants, families/guardians and service providers, as required.
- Primary lead on technology based curriculum materials and activities.
- Assist as one of the primary MAP staff.
- May serve as the program Safety Officer as assigned by Director and be responsible for implementing safety plans and programs as well as conducting monthly fire drills depending on the needs of the program.
- Other duties and/or assignments to work/program locations based on the needs of the company.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Directly supervise staff. This may include the Career Plan Facilitator and Job Coaches. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university and one to two years related experience. or associate degree plus 3 years related experience with persons with ID/DD or Human Services or HS Diploma/GED plus 5 years of related experience with persons with ID/DD or human services.
Language Skills:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write and proofread routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of individuals or employees of an organization.
Mathematical Skills:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Vehicle/Travel:
Requires a legally insured and inspected automobile for use to be present at work and available for use during working hours. If the program has an agency vehicle, staff are expected to drive it as needed.
Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:
Valid and current driver’s license from the state of residency, CPR, First Aid, and Medication Administration certification
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal to moderate.
Disclaimer:
This job profile identifies the general duties and minimum level of skills required to perform this job. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned. The employee can be responsible for all other duties as assigned by supervisor. Employment at Lifeworks is on an at-will basis. This means that the employee or employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason or for no reason and with or without prior notice. Nothing in this job description or employee handbook creates an employment agreement, express or implied, or any other agreement between an employee and Lifeworks.