Community Resource Professional (CRP)

Job Summary

• Directly assist individuals with optimizing their personal, social, and vocational opportunities by providing research, access, and support to assist individuals as they participate in community life.
• Examples include but are not limited to: leisure and recreational activities, volunteerism, self-advocacy, health, and wellness promotion, accessing and utilizing public transportation, and cultural and spiritual activities.
• 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

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.