Independent Living Specialist - PT

Description

Position
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Part-time, non-exempt position.

Benefits Include
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Paid holiday’s, paid sick leave and 20-hour workweek.

The Independent Living Specialist (I.L.S.) is under the supervision of the Assistant Director and the IL Lead Specialist and will collaborate with other members of the RICV team to provide person centered service delivery to people with disabilities to live more independent and inclusive lives. Direct services may include housing, peer support, independent living skills, benefits planning, transition support, and self-advocacy training.

The individual in this position should be self- motivated, compassionate, a problem solver, friendly, and a team player.

• Gain knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities act, (ADA), the Olmstead Act, and successfully complete the ABCs of Nursing Home Transition course & other required RICV training.
• Develop and maintain relationships with local institutional settings through networking, community outreach, workshops, and presentations.
• Support the Peer Support Group by participating in the planning and delivery of the activities. Make consumers, caregivers, service providers and other community partners aware of these opportunities.
• Work in collaboration with the consumer and RICV team members to provide high level service delivery and support that is consumer controlled, person-centered, and aligned with the independent living philosophy.
• Develop thorough person-centered plans and independent living plans for each consumer to ensure successful service delivery.
• Influence, lead, and guide in individual and systems change advocacy efforts to increase access to services and programs for people with disabilities.
• Participate and organize educational activities to promote awareness of TBI and Core services available through RICV.
• Gather and organize information on a wide range of Resources and maintain information in ready-reference format.
• Network with other professionals in the field of disability throughout the state.
• Build and maintain relationships with consumers and community partners in both urban and rural areas.
• Develop and maintain a list of RICV contacts in relation to community connections resulting from outreach and networking efforts in the RICV database.
• Assist in the development of annual program goals.
• Complete all necessary Consumer intakes and service notes as well as other required database entries in a timely manner in the RICV database.
• Prepare reports in and accurate and timely manner as required by the funding source.
• Become familiar with disabilities in all 5 Counties and statewide.
• Participate in community organizing efforts to accomplish statewide and local network advocacy goals.
• Educate consumers and the community on how laws, policies, and regulations may people with disabilities.
• Carry out other duties as assigned.

• One year of college and at least three years’ experience working in social services. Experience may be substituted for education on a year-to-year basis.
motivation to learn of The Independent Living movement and philosophy.
• Personal experience with a disability preferred.
• Previous knowledge of working with people with disabilities is a plus.
• Strong communication, collaboration, organizational, time-management, and people skills.
• Ability to work in an ever changing, fast-paced, creative environment.
• Experience and a with speaking in front of groups both