Knowledge and Skills:• Knowledge and use of advocacy techniques • Knowledge and use of different communication styles • Knowledge of empowerment and self-advocacy techniques • Knowledge of participatory planning techniques • Knowledge of required physical personal management skills • Knowledge of required household management skills • Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques• Teaching skills • Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team • Ability to provide role model behaviors • Sensitivity to cultural, religious, racial, disability, and gender issues. Provide direct training and support (instruction, assistance, modeling and reinforcement) for persons served in developing and enhancing their daily living skills, i.e. symptom, medication and money management, cooking, cleaning, recreational activities, personal hygiene, social and interpersonal skills, etc.