What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Resource Professional (CRP) position at Tangram, Inc.?
Description
Please note, as part of our hiring process, you must attend a 2-week paid orientation. This will be Monday-Friday, 8 am - 5 pm, regardless of your future shift availability.
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
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.
Salary : $18 - $21
