Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
Position Overview
The Community Advocate will help support and coordinate community-based opportunities for individuals served by Hope. This position is designed to bring a parent/family/community perspective to programming while helping individuals build connections, develop life skills, and become more involved.
Key Responsibilities
· Teen Link: Help coordinate Teen Link activities for transition-aged youth, with a focus on building valuable life skills, independence, social connections, and community involvement.
· Aktion Club: Help coordinate Aktion Club members, activities, and quarterly meetings held at various locations throughout the community.
· Help identify and coordinate meaningful community activities, volunteer opportunities, and partnerships.
· Communicate with participants, families, Hope team members, and community partners as needed.
· Provide a parent/family perspective and feedback to help ensure activities are meaningful, accessible, and responsive to participant needs.
· Assist with basic planning, scheduling, communication, and coordination for activities and events.
Qualifications
Ideal Candidate
A parent/guardian, family, or community member who is passionate about creating opportunities for individuals with diverse abilities, is comfortable connecting with families and community organizations, and enjoys helping people build relationships and become more engaged in their community.
This is a flexible, community-based role intended to average approximately 10–15 hours per month, with more or fewer hours depending on programming and activities.