Developmental Disability Community Resource Navigator

Job Description

Job Description

Overview Description: Under the supervision of the Director of Advocacy, primary duties will involve assisting people with developmental disabilities (DD), their loved ones, and professionals in the field with navigating resources and services for the person with a disability. We understand these areas of support can be overwhelming, and are seeking someone with personal experience doing this navigation to help other families on the journey. Our DD Community Resource Navigator will offer personalized consultations to people with disabilities and their loved ones as they struggle to navigate and oversee quality support services, in addition to answering their follow up questions and otherwise directing them to relevant information and resources.

Job Function and Roles:

• Respond in a timely manner to phone, email, and other inquiries made to The Arc of Northern Virginia by people seeking conversations and information about disability services and resources
• Meet personally, virtually and/or in person, with people with DD and their support networks to explain community-based, inclusive service options
• Creating new short (1-3 page) resource guides to help people navigate common concerns, and annually update all existing written and video resources
• Create and give presentations to families and groups on basic disability service topics
• Representing The Arc of Northern Virginia at outreach events
• Working with partners and otherwise exploring resources to ensure all most recent information about local and national best-practices and options are being shared with the DD community
• Other duties as assigned

Hours: The hours for this full-time position can be flexible, although they will include some evenings and some weekend commitments based upon the availability of the individuals we serve, as well as the timing of organizational events. We have a hybrid work environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED; graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree is preferred, with personal, volunteer, and/or notable personal experience navigating developmental disability services, ideally in Virginia. Must demonstrate effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication principles and techniques, and have strong organizational abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bilingual in Spanish or other languages. Experience with Microsoft Office. Knowledge of resources and services available to people with disabilities in Northern Virginia.

Salary:

$50,000-$55,000– negotiable dependent upon qualifications and experience

Benefits: The Arc of Northern Virginia offers health, dental, and vision benefits, as well as retirement benefits and healthcare and dependent-care flexible spending accounts. Vacation and sick leave are accrued.

Special Requirements: The candidate chosen for this position will be required to complete a Child Protective Services Registry, a Criminal Background check to the satisfaction of The Arc of Northern Virginia.

The Arc of Northern Virginia is an equal opportunity employer.

At The Arc of Northern Virginia, we are committed to treating all applicants and employees fairly based on their knowledge, skills, experience, and achievements without regard to race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity.