Community Resource Specialist

Duties And Responsibilities

• Be able to be on time and present for the entirety of scheduled shifts.
• Participate and lead community activity groups (social and volunteering).
• Must focus on the safety of the individuals during pick-ups, drop-offs, and activities.
• Assist individuals in and out of the van to minimize the risk of falls.
• Always watch the individuals while out in the community to ensure their safety.
• (Eyes On Approach)
• Understand cognitive disabilities and their implications for the individual’s daily life functions and comprehension.
• Be patient and explain instructions to individuals and be willing to repeat instructions when necessary.
• Be flexible, willing, and understanding of the need to change daily groups, volunteering sites, and van assignments.
• Execute daily tasks such as completing paperwork thoroughly and returning all assigned items (van keys, cellphones, membership passes, money, and paperwork) to designated areas.
• Develop community-based activities to enhance skills and confidence.
• Provide innovative ideas of places to visit and lunch sites.
• The CRS must take the Emergency Fact Sheet (EFS) Book with them during all activities and keep it in a safe location with them.
• Do not leave the EFS book in the van.
• Develop and implement community-based activities to help build the individual's skills and confidence towards work.
• Be willing to participate in Vocational, Health & Wellness, Practical Life and Art, Culture & Community.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma
• One year of experience in a related field
• Valid Driver’s license
• Strong communication skills: Critical thinking and conflict resolution skills (de-escalation)
• Punctuality: Be on time for scheduled shifts.
• Community Engagement: Lead and participate in social and volunteering activities.
• Safety Focus: Ensure individual safety during transport and activities (Eyes on Approach).
• Cognitive Understanding: Be patient and clear when instructing individuals with cognitive disabilities.
• Flexibility: Adapt to changes in groups, sites, and assignments.
• Task Execution: Complete paperwork and return all items to designated areas.
• Activity Development: Create community activities to enhance skills and confidence.
• Emergency Preparedness: Carry and maintain the Emergency Fact Sheet (EFS) Book during activities.