Community Liaison Specialist

Description

Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.  We are seeking a Community Liaison Specialist in Rockville, MD . The Community Liaison Specialist facilitates community inclusion for people with disabilities by supporting integration in the community. This person will work with individuals to build a natural support network, cultivate meaningful relationships, and help achieve goals.   Starting Rate $17.15 / hourly  Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of the interests, goals, needs, and capacities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Support individuals with developing meaningful relationships in the community
• Help individuals work through issues and daily challenges
• Advise individuals on the appropriate behavior within different settings and circumstances
• Facilitate the Circles of Support by bringing friends, family, and staff together on a regular basis to help an individual realize their dreams and goals
• Increase the awareness of community inclusion within the organization and the community
• Recruit and train interns and volunteers doing community inclusion work
• Raise awareness with staff and community members on the rights of people with disabilities, discrimination, and the benefits of greater inclusion while helping to dispel ignorance and fear
• Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned
• Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation

Minimum Requirements

Why Community Options?

Please Visit Our Website to Complete an Online Application!    Careers.comop.org  Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M / F / D / V