Rocks - Appalachian Center Independent Living Job Hillsboro West Virginia USA,Social Work

Position: High Rocks - Appalachian Center for Independent Living
Location: Hillsboro

Appalachian Center for Independent Living (ACIL) provides the five core services of the Independent Living philosophy to individuals with disabilities throughout our service area. These services include Information and Referral, Independent living Skills Training, Peer Support, Individual and Systems Advocacy, and Transition Services. Through these consumer-driven services, ACIL empowers individuals with disabilities to increase their independence, make informed choices, access community resources, advocate for their rights, and participate fully in all aspects of community life.

Member

Duties

The Ameri Corps member will support ACIL's mission of empowering individuals with disabilities to live independently and participate fully in their communities. Primary responsibilities will include assisting with independent living skills training, peer support activities, youth transition services, disability awareness initiatives, and community outreach efforts. The member will help plan and facilitate workshops, assist with information and referral activities, support social and recreational inclusion opportunities, participate in advocacy and awareness events, and help connect individuals with community resources.

The member will also assist with volunteer recruitment, outreach activities, and the development of educational materials that promote disability inclusion and independent living.

Program Benefits

Childcare assistance if eligible
Education award upon successful completion of service
Health Coverage
Living Allowance
Training

Terms

Car recommended
Permits attendance at school during off hours
Permits working at another job during off hours

Service Areas

Community and Economic Development
Community Outreach
Children/Youth
Education
Elder Care
Neighborhood Revitalization

Skills

Communications
Leadership
Teaching/Tutoring
General Skills
Team Work

Program Type

Ameri Corps State / National

Program

High Rocks - Appalachian Center for Independent Living

Program Start/End Date

09/16/2026 - 08/31/2027

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement

Minimum: 17 Maximum: 99

Program Locations

WEST VIRGINIA

Accepting Applications

From 08/16/2026 To 05/01/2027

Contact

Brooke Burns
195 Thompson Rd
Hillsboro WV 24946

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