Knowledge and Skills:• Knowledge of empowerment and self advocacy techniques• Knowledge of applied behavior analysis with special needs population• Knowledge and use of advocacy techniques• Knowledge and use of different communication styles• Knowledge of formal and informal assessment practices• Knowledge of required physical personal management skills• Knowledge of required independent living management skills• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques• Knowledge of available community resources, job and training opportunities• Ability to create strategies for persons served• Knowledge of documentation requirements• Persuasive, collaborative, and participative skills• Presentation skills• Sensitivity to cultural, religious, racial, disability, and gender issues• Ability to provide leadership to staff• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team• Ability to act as a positive role model• Knowledge of human, civil, and legal Rights• Extensive knowledge of different types of Supported Employment. Keywords: rehabilitation, social counselor, social worker, provider, support staff, social services provider, counselor, mental health, psychiatric, social services, mentor, counseling, social work, group home, DSP, Direct Care, psychology, mental illness, mental health, psychiatric, outreach worker, outreach services, community based, human services, nonprofit, crisis, trauma, advocacy, recovery.