Community Resource Specialist

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Community Resource Specialist to join our team. Northeast Arc’s Community Resource Center connects individuals and families with valuable resources and events in their local communities. By providing access to these resources, the Community Resource Center empowers families and individuals to actively participate in community life, creating a sense of belonging and inclusion.

Job Summary: The Community Resource Specialist implements and manages community-based programs and events, ensuring the effective development and implementation of program curriculums and special events. They will work directly with families and individuals to connect them to the community.

Major Responsibilities:

• Contacts and builds professional relationships with local colleges and universities, Community Service providers, local park and recreation, local recreation activities to connect individuals with community resources beyond disability agencies.
• Develops rapport with families and clients to ensure that community goals are being addressed and needs are being met by providers, agencies, and resources; and mapping community resources to use natural community supports.
• Provides 1:1 direct service as needed including navigation as needed to connect with all resources.
• Collaborates with Program Directors, Staffing Coordinators, and Adult Autism specialists and DDS Service coordinators on caseload assignments to determine the individuals and families being served needs.
• Meets regularly with the Program Directors in Family Services Division.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Human Resources, Business Administration, Education, Psychology or related field
  • Equaiavent experience may be substituted for a degree
• Prior experience working in the human services or disability field
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Job Type: Full time
Pay: $26.50-27.50/hour