What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Development Specialist position at TLC - The Treatment and Learning Centers?
Job Description
Exciting career opportunity serving adults with disabilities - the Outcomes Department at The Treatment and Learning Centers in Rockville, MD is seeking to fill an opening for a Community Development Specialist. Join us if you enjoy helping others and making a difference in the community.
TLC offers a competitive salary in the range of $60k - $80k/year, depending on experience
Responsibilities Of The Community Development Specialist
Required Experience for the Community Development Specialist:
Benefits for the Community Development Specialist:
Exciting career opportunity serving adults with disabilities - the Outcomes Department at The Treatment and Learning Centers in Rockville, MD is seeking to fill an opening for a Community Development Specialist. Join us if you enjoy helping others and making a difference in the community.
TLC offers a competitive salary in the range of $60k - $80k/year, depending on experience
Responsibilities Of The Community Development Specialist
- Develop and coordinate community job placements and community relationships and partnerships
- Develop strategic marketing plans
- Teach job-seeking skills
- Develop an employer network for paid and volunteer job placement and perform on-site assessments
- Job coach as needed
Required Experience for the Community Development Specialist:
- Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Vocational Rehabilitation, Psychology, Special Education, or Marketing preferred
- Minimum of 5 years' experience working in job development and with individuals with disabilities or equivalent experience
- Spanish-English bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Bilingual employees who regularly utilize their language skills in support of our clients, families, and community partners may be eligible for additional compensation.
- Some knowledge of the types of services TLC offers is helpful
- Must have the ability to advocate for people with disabilities
- Must have a valid Driver's license, car, and be able to maintain an acceptable driving record
- Previous experience in sales, Ticket-to-Work, and with employer tax credits is desirable
- Recruiting or closely related field or equivalent experience
- Strong interpersonal/human relations skills
- Strong analytical and creative problem solving skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to motivate and coach individuals
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Must be organized and have the ability to prioritize tasks
- Computer literacy is required
- A background in sales or marketing is a plus
Benefits for the Community Development Specialist:
- Leave Benefits, vacation, personal, sick leave
- Paid Holidays
- Health insurance, Dental, Vision, FSA
- 403B Retirement Plan
- LTD and other Voluntary Benefits
- Free Parking
- Longevity Bonus
Salary : $60,000 - $80,000