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The Outcomes Service of TLC - The Treatment and Learning Centers, in Rockville, MD has an immediate opening for a Lead Community Support Specialist I. This position provides services to individuals who are enrolled in the DDA, DORS and Private Pay Programs. Go home every night knowing you have made a difference in a person’s life. Share what you see with others and make a difference! Community Support Specialists teach, encourage, and support people with disabilities to live rewarding lives. EOE

Responsibilities of the Lead Community Support Specialist:

• Provide job development, job placement and job coaching to individuals served

• Provide support services to assigned individuals in the Individual Support Services program, the Community Development Service and the Personal Supports programs

• Provide support to Case Managers

• Facilitate the progress of a person’s targeted goals and work behaviors utilizing lesson plans and teaching methods

  Hourly rate is $24/hour - $30/hour, depending on experience and education

  Requirements of the Lead Community Support Specialist:

• A Bachelor’s degree in a related field required, direct work experience with individuals with developmental disabilities may be substituted for educational requirements

• Experience working with individuals with brain injury, neurological impairments, and developmental disabilities preferred

• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record and have a car

• Computer literacy is required

• Must have ability to demonstrate and apply knowledge about disabilities, including disability and privacy laws

• Ability to communicate effectively with consumers and staff, exhibit effective customer service skills, promote consumer self-advocacy skills and counseling skills

• Ability to provide well-written and comprehensive documentation

• Must be highly organized, able to demonstrate effective time management skills

• Must be able to work with a team and support team members