Jobs at The Arc of Benton County

We are launching a new program entitled SMART Living, Learning & Earning with Developmental Disabilities (SLLEDD). We are seeking a full-time Community Resource Coordinator (CRC).

As a Community Resource Coordinator, you support SLLEDD students by assessing their needs, coordinating care, and helping them achieve their personal goals. The ideal candidate is someone who values teamwork, advocacy, and making a positive impact in the developmental disability community.

This person will need to be comfortable reaching out to community organizations, government agencies, and local businesses to build relationships. This will include making cold calls, meeting in person and virtually, and taking the initiative to speak-up and follow-up in a variety of formats and situations.

Are you flexible and patient? Do you want to work with a non-profit that genuinely helps the disability community? Are you looking for a career where you can make a real difference in the lives of others? If so, please read on!

The starting salary range for this position is $48,000 to $55,000 per year, DOE&E. We offer good benefits, including a flexible schedule, medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off (PTO), paid professional development, and training programs. If this sounds like the right human services opportunity for you, please apply!

ABOUT SMART LIVING, LEARNING & EARNING WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (SLLEDD)

Our comprehensive program of developmental disability-specific direct supports, skills training, social coaching, and use of self-management technology is carefully designed to foster sustained personal growth and self-confidence across three pivotal adult transition areas: independent/interdependent living, higher education, and meaningful employment.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A Community Resource Coordinator (CRC)

As a Community Resource Coordinator, you help find and access comprehensive support for our students to help them achieve their goals. Acting as a liaison, advocate, and coordinator, you facilitate student engagement in support groups, vocational programs, transportation services, community activities, and independent living skills development. You foster open, supportive communication between students, staff, families, and community organizations, ensuring each student’s needs are met holistically. You’ll be a part of students’ Individual Support Plan (ISP) team and attend those meetings.

You conscientiously document student progress, support healthcare and communication, and ensure all support services are properly implemented. By collaborating with various professionals, you ensure that students have the necessary resources to succeed across all areas of their lives. With your attention to detail and professionalism, you maintain a safe, supportive environment where students can thrive and grow. This position is deeply rewarding as you directly contribute to helping our students live fulfilling lives.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Social Work, Psychology, Human Services) is preferred.
• Proven experience in case management, resource navigation, or related roles, with a strong track record of achieving positive outcomes for clients.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of relevant ethical principles and industry guidelines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to legal and regulatory standards.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.
• First aid and CPR certification or the ability to obtain certification within the first 30 days.
• A basic understanding of developmental disabilities, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and some of the supports and accommodations for developmental disabilities. If you come with lived experience of a developmental disability such as ASD, we invite you to share that with us as you are comfortable doing so.
• The patience, empathy, and understanding to work with adults who have developmental disabilities.
• Ability to pass a background check upon hire.
• Driver’s license and a clean driving record.

Are you highly organized and detail-oriented?

Do you have exceptional interpersonal and problem-solving skills?

Are you a natural leader who can prioritize and delegate tasks efficiently?

Are you eager to pursue learning and remain knowledgeable and up to date on rules, policies, trends, and issues concerning developmental disabilities?

Are you respectful, discreet, and honest?

Do you have both empathy and a clear understanding of appropriate professional boundaries?

Are you reliable, punctual, organized, and able to effectively prioritize tasks?

If yes, you might just be perfect for this Community Resource Coordinator position.

For more information about this position you may reach out to Misha Marie, mmarie@arcbenton.org.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in retail or customer service
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Able to move up to 70 pounds occasionally, 30 pounds repeatedly
• Able to take direction with grace and work energetically as a positive team member
• Willing to work changing duties and flexible hours, including weekends
• Have transportation to our Corvallis location
• Ability to pass a criminal background check
• Excellent time management skills to perform tasks in most efficient way
• Organizational skills

Store Duties:

• Maintain a cheerful, welcoming, and supportive work culture
• Represent The Arc of Benton County in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner
• Accept donations and consignments following store guidelines; explain these procedures to customers, when asked
• Sort, clean, and prepare donated items for sales floor
• Ensure a safe and tidy work area and sales area.
• Help manager, as instructed, to organize and prepare work for
  volunteers
• Perform duties of the cashier
• Other duties related to the stores’ operations as assigned by
  management

Steps to Apply:

1. If this job description your skills and experience match our needs, access a job application here.
2. Complete the application in full
3. Give it to a manager on duty at one of our thrift stores.