Community Resource Specialist
Company: Aroostook Agency on Aging
Location: Presque Isle
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Salary: 21.37-24.58 DOE Why Join
Us? For more than 50 years, the Aroostook Agency on Aging has been
a trusted nonprofit partner supporting older adults, individuals
with disabilities, and their caregivers across our community. We
are a people-focused organization driven by compassion,
collaboration, and a genuine commitment to helping others live
independently and with dignity. We offer ashortened work week,
excellent benefits, and a supportive team environment where
learning is encouraged and growth is valued. If you enjoy solving
problems, learning new things, and making a meaningful difference
in peoples lives every day, this role may be a great fit for you.
The Community Resource Specialist (CRS) provides information,
assistance, and referrals to older adults, individuals with
disabilities, and their caregivers to support independent living
within their home communities. This position assists consumers in
understanding, applying for, and maintaining access to community,
state, and federal benefit programs that improve quality of life
and reduce financial strain. The CRS serves as a key point of
contact for resource navigation, benefits counseling, assessments,
and interagency coordination. The role collaborates with agency
staff, volunteers, and community partners to address consumer
needs, expand awareness of available services, and ensure accurate
documentation and reporting across multiple funding streams.
Qualifications Education & Experience Associate degree with a
minimum of three (3) years of experience in social services and/or
case management required; or Bachelors degree in human services,
psychology, social work, or a related field preferred. Key Skills &
Abilities Strong advocacy skills and the ability to work
effectively with clients, caregivers, and professionals across
multiple agencies and disciplines. Excellent interpersonal,
written, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to
present information clearly to individuals and groups. Proficiency
in Microsoft Office / Office 365 applications. Experience learning
and using client data systems preferred. Flexibility and
adaptability in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
and assignments. Strong attention to safety practices, particularly
when conducting home visits. Must have reliable transportation and
be willing to travel. Benefits 4-day work week (MondayThursday)
Paid holidays and generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Health insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Short-Term Disability (STD) Life
insurance Vision and dental insurance 403(b) retirement plan We are
an equal opportunity employer and service provider. We value
diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants of all backgrounds.
We especially encourage older individuals and those with lived
experience in caregiving or aging-related services to apply.
Keywords: Aroostook Agency on Aging, Portland , Community Resource Specialist, Social Services , Presque Isle, Maine
