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. This position will support mostly the upper Montgomery County area. 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

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 will be required

• A company car will be provided to all staff when they are supporting 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