Independent Living Services Coordinator

Round Rock Independent Living Coordinator Job Description ARCIL POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Independent Living Coordinator

WORK HOURS: 32 hours per week

DATE REVIEWED: January 3, 2024

To provide independent living services to people with disabilities. A valid Texas Driver's license and transportation are required in the performance of job duties.

• Coordinate Independent Living Services on an individual and group basis to people with disabilities; make referrals; make home visits; set goals with participants; work with people with disabilities on completion of goals; support people with disabilities in areas requiring advocacy; make referrals to other organizations as needed; work with families of participants when appropriate.
• Coordinate and present information about ARCIL services to individuals and groups.

• Assist in Advocacy for the collective needs of people with disabilities.
• Work with advocacy groups within the ARCIL service area.
• Participate with boards and committees to increase awareness of disability issues.
• Write letters, provide testimony, and educate Elected Officials concerning proposed ordinances, regulations, or legislation affecting people with disabilities.
• Track and educate disability advocates, other staff, and the public about current legislation and events.
• Assist in planning awareness events, such as Town Hall Meetings and Rallies.

• Provide CARES Act services to people with disabilities.
• Document services are provided according to policies and procedures. Maintain objective, clear, and concise records of contacts in participant's file; solicit needed information from consumers for program evaluation and reporting purposes; record completed requests for information.

• Ability to counsel and listen to the concerns of people with disabilities.
• Ability to assist people with disabilities plan, and achieving personal goals.
• Knowledge of community‑based services available to people with disabilities.
• Knowledge of general laws and regulations providing rights and benefits to persons with disabilities.
• Knowledge and understanding of the philosophy and goals of the independent living/disability rights movement.
• Ability to express ideas clearly in both written and oral communications.
• Ability to analyze proposed legislation, and regulations ordinances for purposes of determining the effect on the lives of persons with disabilities.
• Knowledge of specific topics concerning disability, such as architectural accessibility, housing, transportation, personal care, employment, etc.
• Ability to develop effective advocacy skills in people with disabilities.

• Degree in Social Work, Education, or a related field
• Two years of experience working with people with disabilities. Will substitute for a related degree.
• Ability to understand and commit to the independent living philosophy movement.