Community Resource Professional (CRP)

Description

Please note, as part of our hiring process, you must attend a 2-week paid orientation. This will be Monday-Friday, 8 am - 5 pm, regardless of your future shift availability.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

Advocacy/Support:

· Maintain an energetic, positive, and facilitative role with individuals to encourage independence.

· Troubleshoot barriers with community-based and volunteer-driven activities.

· Present a proactive, professional image, modeling a healthy lifestyle.

· Build bridges between individuals and their communities so that necessary supports are in place to ensure success.

· Participate in quarterly meetings either directly or by the report, to provide updates on community activities.

Research/Discovery:

· Collaborate with the Community Resource Manager, the individual, and other team members, to develop a person-centered profile to identify community interests.

· Work with the client's team members to update the community goals as needed.

· Implement goals in areas of recreation, socialization, and self-advocacy.

· Assist individuals served in developing meaningful connections by acting as a "bridge builder" to establish greater ties to the community and support the development of friendships.

· Responsible for identifying potential barriers to community involvement, including but not limited to environmental, attitudinal, and economic barriers.

· Responsible for identifying community resources that could enhance the individual's quality of life and help meet their goals.

· Research and identify community inclusion resources and activities available in their metropolitan area.

Requirements

Requirements

Minimum Job Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree preferred but not required; may substitute with relevant experience.
• Work Experience: Experience in a human service field and/or experience with individuals with developmental or other disabilities.
• General Requirements: Must have a valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, meet agency’s driver insurability requirements, reliable vehicle, and up to date automobile insurance.
• Working Conditions: This position may require bending, lifting and stooping. Must be able to demonstrate the ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Training Requirements during Employment: Must maintain CPR and first aid certification, must pass Core A and B Medication Administration, must stay current on all other training as defined by state, accreditation body or agency guidelines.