Community Resource Specialist

Location: Glenvar Heights

Job Description:

Are you passionate about helping others? Would you like to make a difference in someone’s life? If you answered yes, we encourage you to join the Sunrise family! Sunrise is one of the largest, private not-for-profit organizations in the country dedicated to serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. At Sunrise we pride ourselves in taking an individualized approach in addressing the unique needs of each person seeking or receiving services.

As an employer, we seek to provide an environment of growth and development for our employees that is consistent with recognizing the rights, needs, and wants of all people.

Purpose:

To assist people with intellectual and developmental disabilities with community integration and connecting them with local resources.

Qualifications:

Must successfully complete the required pre-employment Background and Drug Screenings Must possess a valid Driver's License with all necessary endorsements and have a minimum of 3 years of driving experience.

Must possess a Bachelor's degree in Communication, Psychology, Social Work, or related field

Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Superior interpersonal skills and ability to work extremely well as part of a team.

Ability to work well under pressure and manage sensitive situations with tact, kindness, and professionalism

Essential Functions:

Builds and maintains relationships with members of the community.

Plans, implements, and organizes events and volunteers to advance the mission and goals of the company.

Organizes community outreach programs.

Uses social media to coordinate community relations.

Responds to inquiries from stakeholders.

Plans, coordinates, and executes special events for the people we support.

Performs other related duties as assigned SR
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QThis position will remain open until filled. If you were referred by a current Sunrise employee, please make sure to indicate so when completing the employment application process.

This company is a Drug-Free Workplace. As part of our policies, all candidates for employment must submit to a pre-employment drug screening after receiving a conditional offer of employment. A positive confirmed screening, or refusal to submit to such screening, will result in a withdrawal of the conditional job offer.

Direct Support roles within this organization are mandated reporters, and as such must report any instances of abuse, neglect, or exploitation that they are involved in or witness.

Sunrise is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Compensation and benefits estimated range: the pay range represents the base hourly rate or salary that the company in good faith believes it will pay for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation is determined by factors including geographic location, skills, education and relevant experience.

Benefits Offered:
At Sunrise Community, Inc. we provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees' health, wealth and wellbeing. For this position benefits include:
Paid time off, Retirement plan, Health insurance, Vision insurance, Dental insurance, Employee assistance program and more.
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