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Resource Specialist (Rome)

Employer
Inspiritus
Location
Rome, Georgia (US)
Salary
$40,000.00 - $45,000.00 Salary/year
Closing date
Feb 13, 2022

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Focus Areas
Human Services
Job Function
Direct Service / Social Service
Position Type
Full Time
Degree Level
Bachelors
Willingness to Travel
50 - 75%

Job Details

Resource Specialist (Rome)

Level: Experienced

Job Location: Rome-Rome, GA - Rome, GA

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Salary Range: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 Salary/year

Travel %: Up to 50%

Job Shift: Any

Job Categories: Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

Summary
The Resource Specialist is a designated Developmental Disabilities Professional and provides leadership to ensure Support Companion Quality with Host Home regulations. The Development Specialist provides comprehensive support services to host homes in the community, conducts home visits and monitors the health and safety of the host home while ensuring quality with regulatory standards. The employee will work with the Intake and Development Coordinator to help facilitate the growth of host homes as well as ensure training requirements are met. This position requires a candidate with independence, high drive and excellent time management skills. Our Disability and Health Services Program is designed to integrate adults, adolescents and children with disabilities into community settings as active participants.

Essential Functions

  1. Conducts community marketing events to recruit new homes and referrals in designated areas.
  2. Reviews all oversite manuals and ensure that the Disability Services policies are in accordance with Inspiritus as well as any oversite manual.
  3. Performs initial & follow-up home inspections for eligibility.
  4. Reviews the accuracy and Quality of every home study in accordance with Inspiritus policy and DBHDD standards.
  5. Completes the addendum to home studies when there is a change to the host home.
  6. Conducts support companion trainings and seeks training opportunities within the community to enhance support services and staff knowledge.
  7. Complete 3 state applications per quarter for growth of the program.
  8. Sets up and maintains Relias training accounts in conjunction with Intake and Education Coordinator.
  9. Collaborates with System Analyst to ensure that Extended Reach is working to the highest standard as possible
  10. Works in conjunction and at the direction of the Intake and Development coordinator to match alternative care placements with approved homes.
  11. Works in conjunction and at the direction of the Intake and Development coordinator to match referrals to new homes and internal moves.
  12. Establishes collaborative relationships with team members to ensure that data trends are identified and reviewed. Corrective actions are taken if necessary.
  13. Collaborates with System Analyst to ensure that Extended Reach is working to the highest standard as possible.
  14. Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions.
  15. Participates in training, fundraising events and other Inspiritus activities and initiatives such as performance and quality improvement.

Competencies

  1. Must possess DDP designation or be eligible to obtain.
  2. Must be competent in training adult learners.
  3. Must maintain all requirements for current licensure.
  4. Must complete all assigned Relias and other trainings annually.
  5. Must be skilled at working independently in a remote setting.
  6. Must have the ability to communicate with all persons in a professional and culturally competent manner.
  7. Must be highly skilled at working in a collaborative manner with other team members.
  8. Must pass a comprehensive background check including work references and criminal background check.
  9. Must be computer and internet literate with competencies in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and database/electronic case management system.
  10. Must have strong writing and communication skills
  11. Must hold a valid Georgia Drivers license, possess a reliable personal, multi-passenger vehicle, and have personal auto insurance and a good driving record.

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Qualifications

Work Environment

This job operates in a remote office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. This job also requires the independent use of a motor vehicle.

Physical Demands
This is largely a sedentary role; however, some lifting is required. This would require the ability to lift, bend, or stand as necessary. This job also requires the independent use of a motor vehicle.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Travel
Up to 50% travel.

Required Education and Experience

  1. Bachelor’s degree in human services such as social work or a related field such as sociology, psychology, etc.

Preferred Education and Experience

  1. Bachelor’s degree
  2. Some marketing experience

Additional Eligibility Qualifications
None required for this position. 

Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable)
None required for this position. 

AAP/EEO Statement 
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Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Company

For over thirty five years, Inspiritus, formerly Lutheran Services of Georgia and Lutheran Services in Tennessee, has promoted programs that enhance the stability, wellness, health, and safety of individuals and families. Since our founding in 1981, we have touched the lives of more than 100,000 individuals. Please see some key dates in our history below.

Our Mission Inspiritus guides individuals and families on a path from surviving to thriving. We empower those whose lives have been disrupted to discover their strengths and resilience, accompanying them as they grow into vibrant contributors to their community.  Our Vision Transformed communities where all, regardless of their background or circumstances, thrive and enrich the world around them.

 

Company info
Website
Telephone
678-686-9648
Location
230 Peachtreet Street NW Suite 1100
Atlanta
GA
30303
United States

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