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RISE Services Group · 3 days ago

Community Guide Specialist - Part Time

Fairfax, VA

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$21/hr - $21/hr

RISE Services Group is a rising human services organization focused on helping individuals with disabilities integrate into their communities. The Community Guide Specialist supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in accessing community resources and achieving independent living, while promoting community inclusion and advocating for their needs.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Prepare, maintain, and update accurate records, forms, case files, and required documentation

Complete reports and documentation as requested and in accordance with program and funding requirements

Provide 1:1 support to individuals, including transportation as needed, to promote independence and community inclusion

Link individuals to appropriate community resources and natural supports based on their needs, preferences, and goals

Advocate for individuals and collaborate with families, support teams, community partners, and stakeholders to maximize independence and quality of life

Identify and support sustainable community and housing opportunities that align with participant needs and preferences

Conduct housing roadmaps, tenant screenings, and housing counseling with individuals served

Coordinate and attend meetings with property owners, landlords, and property managers to discuss rental assistance, placement programs, and available support services

Educate landlords and property managers on rental assistance and subsidy programs, including the SRAP program and applicable timelines

Assist individuals with obtaining and maintaining safe, affordable housing, including mediation with landlords to resolve issues and prevent eviction when possible

Support individuals in identifying resources to cover housing-related expenses such as security deposits, moving costs, furnishings, adaptive aids, and other one-time needs

Assist with move-in planning, coordination, and logistical support

Support individuals with housing recertification and ongoing compliance requirements

Maintain professionalism and effective communication when working with clients, providers, funding sources, landlords, and other stakeholders

Work flexible hours as needed to meet the needs of the individuals served activities

Qualification

Community resource linkingHousing counselingAdvocacy skillsDocumentation managementEffective communication

Required

Supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in accessing community resources and achieving integrated, independent living

Works closely with individuals, families, Support Coordinators, and housing partners to implement person-centered plans and promote community inclusion

Assists individuals in identifying affordable housing options and works with landlords and property managers to explain available assistance and subsidy programs

Provides ongoing support to housing partners to help address tenant-related concerns and promote housing stability

Builds positive relationships within the community and promotes the agency's mission, vision, and commitment to inclusive, person-centered services

Prepares, maintains, and updates accurate records, forms, case files, and required documentation

Completes reports and documentation as requested and in accordance with program and funding requirements

Provides 1:1 support to individuals, including transportation as needed, to promote independence and community inclusion

Links individuals to appropriate community resources and natural supports based on their needs, preferences, and goals

Advocates for individuals and collaborates with families, support teams, community partners, and stakeholders to maximize independence and quality of life

Identifies and supports sustainable community and housing opportunities that align with participant needs and preferences

Conducts housing roadmaps, tenant screenings, and housing counseling with individuals served

Coordinates and attends meetings with property owners, landlords, and property managers to discuss rental assistance, placement programs, and available support services

Educates landlords and property managers on rental assistance and subsidy programs, including the SRAP program and applicable timelines

Assists individuals with obtaining and maintaining safe, affordable housing, including mediation with landlords to resolve issues and prevent eviction when possible

Supports individuals in identifying resources to cover housing-related expenses such as security deposits, moving costs, furnishings, adaptive aids, and other one-time needs

Assists with move-in planning, coordination, and logistical support

Supports individuals with housing recertification and ongoing compliance requirements

Maintains professionalism and effective communication when working with clients, providers, funding sources, landlords, and other stakeholders

Works flexible hours as needed to meet the needs of the individuals served