Independent Living Case Consultant

Independent Living Case Consultant

Midstate Independent Living Choices invites applications for the Independent Living Case Consultant role.

• Demonstrate Independent Living (IL) philosophy in daily work.
• Provide core services:
  Information & Referral – respond to inquiries, acquire and refer to community resources, and follow up to complete requests.
• Advocate for consumer choice and consumer‑driven focuses in all situations; educate and support consumer interests, needs, and rights.
• Prepare for and participate in consumer‑related meetings; show awareness of and participate in systems advocacy.
• Keep current on legislation affecting persons with disabilities; be actively involved in committees and work groups impacting people with disabilities.
• Coordinate peer support and follow‑up services; conduct IL skills assessments and provide skills training in daily living areas.
• Assist with transition services to youth post‑secondary, nursing facility, and correctional environments.
• Support consumers in the development of IL plans; provide plan development with all consumers indicating a potential goal.
• Perform intake and maintain case files with mandated and required forms and documentation; provide coordination, follow‑along, and support for consumers with open files.
• Inform consumers of their right to accept or waive the plan.
• Staff MILC drop‑in centers as scheduled by the IL Department Manager, Peer Support Manager, and IL Program Director.
• Provide fee‑for‑service backup for other consultants; coordinate and maintain effective, positive working relationships with agency staff and other agencies/service providers to encourage referrals and promote cooperation.
• Attend monthly staff meetings, scheduled meetings with the IL Department Manager, and assist with coordination of adaptive community events.
• Join a staff workgroup/committee for quarterly in‑person meetings; provide program reporting as needed based on assigned projects.
• Attend conferences, trainings, work groups, both in‑ and out‑of the area of focus; prepare articles for the agency’s newsletter on a quarterly basis.
• Perform all other tasks as assigned.

• Experience working with people with disabilities; preferred or firsthand experience with a disability.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook email, and internet; working knowledge of Excel helpful.
• Knowledge of disability rights and the service system, benefits, entitlements, and supports utilized by people with disabilities.
• Knowledge of community resources available within the service area.
• Possess a valid Wisconsin driver’s license and proof of auto liability insurance meeting agency minimum limits.
• Ability to travel within MILC’s service area and statewide.
• Ability to maintain confidential information, including financial data and consumer information.
• Ability to pass a periodic WI Caregiver Background Check, including Department of Justice Criminal Record Check.

Submit resume, completed application, and cover letter via email, fax, mail, or in person. All applicants must complete a MILC application available on the site (Careers c-inc.org).

Contact:
Alex Lena, IL Manager – Midstate Independent Living Choices, Inc.
3262 Church Street, Stevens Point, WI 54481
E‑Mail: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).
Fax: 715‑344‑4414