Community Support Specialist

Sage Solutions Group

Monroe, MI

$18 to $19 Hourly
Full-Time

Job Description

Job Summary:
Our client is seeking a dedicated Community Support Specialist to join their team. This role will be instrumental in providing a continuum of consumer and community-based information & referral (I&R) and independent living (IL) services across Disability Network Washtenaw Monroe Livingston (DNWML) service areas.

Responsibilities:

Deliver Independent Living Services including time management, healthy relationships, boundary setting, social network building, cooking, travel, and financial management.
Utilize Peer Support, Motivational Interviewing, and Person-Centered Planning approaches to assist constituents in achieving independent living and economic self-sufficiency goals.
Coordinate access to community resources essential for achieving consumer IL goals and maintaining social support.
Design, develop, implement, and manage social and leadership groups, programs, and opportunities for consumers.
Collaborate with others to develop community partnerships for leadership, system advocacy, and civic participation opportunities.
Provide Individual and Systems Advocacy, IL services, and assistance to parents, teachers, students, and schools as needed.

Requirements:

Degree: Associate’s Degree (required), Bachelor’s Degree (preferred).
Field Experience: 3 - 5 years of experience in Social Work, Rehabilitation, Counseling, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, health-related field, and/or educational history. Personal experience with disability and/or knowledge of disability issues and the consumer/community-based IL philosophy.
Software Experience: Proficiency in standard office software including internet, word processing, database, and spreadsheet software.
Management Experience: No supervisory responsibilities.

This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals with disabilities in the community. If you are passionate about advocacy, support, and making a difference, we encourage you to apply.

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