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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)

+ Assisting people in accessing educational or recreational opportunities in the community (movies, museums, live shows, sporting events, karaoke, physical fitness)

+ Connecting people to community resources such as medical, housing or transportation

+ Some evening and some weekend work may be required

+ A company car will be provided to all staff when transporting individuals

Requirements of the Community Resource Advocate:

+ Must have an Associates degree. Direct work experience may be substituted for educational requirements

+ Experience working with individuals with brain injury, neurological impairments, and developmental disabilities preferred

+ Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record and have a car

+ Computer literacy is required

+ Must have ability to demonstrate and apply knowledge about disabilities, including disability and privacy laws

+ Ability to communicate effectively with consumers and staff, exhibit effective customer service skills, promote consumer self-advocacy skills and counseling skills

+ Ability to provide well-written and comprehensive documentation

+ Must be highly organized, able to demonstrate effective time management skills

+ Must be able to work with a team and support team members