Resource Center Specialist-Part-time

Community Partners is dedicated to providing quality developmental and mental health services to meet the needs of families and individuals in Strafford County. From comprehensive mental health care, to individualized services for persons with developmental disabilities, to family education and support services, we are here to help.

About the role

The Resource Center Specialist connects individuals in need of assistance with services and resources to meet their needs. This may include linking an individual to financial assistance, disability-related services, medical programs, rehabilitative services, vocational rehabilitation, legal assistance, housing assistance, disaster relief, food pantries, home-delivered meals, in-home assistance, or other services/organizations that empower individuals to live independently within their communities.

This is a 16 hour a week part-time position.

Responsibilities

• Connect individuals to services and resources such as financial assistance, disability-related services, medical programs, rehabilitative services, vocational rehabilitation, legal assistance, housing assistance, disaster relief, food pantries, home-delivered meals, and in-home assistance.
• Empower individuals to live independently within their communities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field.
• A minimum of 3 years social work or case management experience in the areas of aging, disabilities, community health, nursing home or hospital discharge planning preferred.
• Alliance of Information Referral Specialist (AIRS) certification. If not certified, you must become certified within one year of hire.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in customer relations, call management, information and referral or related field.
• Ability to utilize technology provided to perform requirements of the job.
• Hold a valid driver’s license and proof of vehicle liability coverage.

Benefits

• Competitive wages.
• Paid Time Off and Holidays.
• Health and Dental FSA Accounts.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Life and Long-term Disability Insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan.

Background checks which include, but are not limited to, criminal, OIG, BEAS and motor vehicle records are required.