Community Resource Specialist (413

Location:
Boston, MA

53,357.98

As a team, the mission of Lifeworks is to provide advocacy, empowerment, and opportunity to those that we serve. As a member of our team, we are all here to support you as we provide creative opportunities and services to adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Lifeworks isn't just a job; it is an opportunity for a fulfilling career with a purpose.

We offer competitive pay & excellent benefits in a rewarding and supportive environment.

• Build and maintain volunteer and community-based site relationships through fostering contacts, onsite visits, as well as thorough research via telephone and web searches.
• Develop quality curriculum that can be utilized by case managers, to effectively teach and engage participants.
• Performs case management duties including the following: documentation of training and activities, maintenance of individual confidential files on assigned caseload, review and submit all required paperwork to supervisor according to agency procedures. Attends regular meetings as necessary. Ability to be flexible regarding necessary changes in work schedule and task as assigned by supervisor to cover the needs of the supported individual.
• Proficiency in virtual and social media platforms
• Research and develop meaningful and appropriate community-based activities that support the goals of the individuals’ served as well as serving as a liaison with the various local business and art communities
• Model effective teaching methods for staff to ensure active participation by the group. Provide feedback and support to staff to achieve this outcome
• Conduct him/herself with the understanding that he/she is a representative of LES and carries the reputation of the agency with them during their interactions
• Oversee and assist in developing future programmatic needs
• Share information with other staff, participants, families/guardians and service providers, as required.
• Primary lead on technology based curriculum materials and activities.
• Assist as one of the primary MAP staff.
• May serve as the program Safety Officer as assigned by Director and be responsible for implementing safety plans and programs as well as conducting monthly fire drills depending on the needs of the program.
• Other duties and/or assignments to work/program locations based on the needs of the company.

Community Resource Specialist

Job

Location:
Boston, MA

Shift: Monday-Thursday 8am - 4pm, Friday 7:30am - 3:30pm

Salary: $53,357.98

Lifeworks is hiring a full time Community Resource Specialist to work with Individuals with /DD. Works with staff at LES to develop and help implement employment focused curriculum that can be presented to identify and secure a variety of volunteer, leisure and community-based activities for individuals within the program. To improve individuals’ experiences by performing duties involved in planning, developing, implementing, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating community-based activities and curriculum.

The role is a varied one that combines elements of curriculum development, relationship building and volunteer coordination. Complies with all principles of Human Rights, D.P.P.C., Department of Developmental Services, the Division of Medical Assistance and all other applicable funding regulations as adhered to by Lifeworks.

• Build and maintain volunteer and community-based site relationships through fostering contacts, onsite visits, as well as thorough research via telephone and web searches.
• Develop quality curriculum that can be utilized by case managers, to effectively teach and engage participants.
• Performs case management duties including the following: documentation of training and activities, maintenance of individual confidential files on assigned caseload, review and submit all required paperwork to supervisor according to agency procedures. Attends regular meetings as necessary. Ability to be flexible regarding necessary changes in work schedule and task as assigned by supervisor to cover the needs of the supported individual.
• Proficiency in virtual and social media platforms
• Research and develop meaningful and appropriate…