[Ohio-Talk] Job Opportunity With The Southeastern Ohio Center for Independent Living

[Jordy Stringer]

Independent Living Specialist

Company:

Southeastern Ohio Center for Independent Living (SOCIL)



Start Date:

After October 1, 2021



Employment Term and Type:

Regular, Full-time (30 hours per week)



Job Description:



The Southeastern Ohio Center for Independent Living is a non-profit that
works for the rights and concerns of people living with disabilities on
local, state, regional, and national levels.  The Independent Living
Specialist supports other persons of disability and their families toward
greater self-determination and self-advocacy.  They determine consumer
eligibility as well as develop and assist consumers to fulfill the goals
identified in the Independent Living plan.



Duties and Responsibilities:

·         Community and consumer outreach;

·         Development and implementation of IL plans;

·         Connect consumers with resources to facilitate self-sufficiency;

·         Orchestrate the five core services of Independent Living;

·         Track and compile data for efficient annual reporting;

·         Facilitate workshops to train individuals on life skills;

·         Promote peer relationship and peer role models;

·         Conduct presentations to raise public awareness to IL needs;

·         Provide technical assistance to the community on accessibility;

·         Work effectively with minimal supervision;

·         Complete tasks delegated by Executive Director to facilitate the
CIL success.



Qualifications:

Candidate must have a BA or BS in Social Work, Rehabilitation or related
field, or equivalent life experience.  Experience working with persons with
disabilities; ability to be self-directed and self-managed; effective
communication skills; prior experience with workshop/training coordination;
knowledge of community resources; computer and office equipment knowledge;
ability to determine measurable outcomes pertaining to achieving
independent living objective and goals; reliable transportation; ability to
perform the essential functions of the position.



We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that strongly encourages people with
disabilities to apply.



To Apply:

Send resume and cover letter to Jordy Stringer at: (jssocil at gmail.com) by
Friday August 27, 2021.

Cover letter *must* describe your personal experience with disability and
understanding of the Independent Living philosophy.



POSITION DESCRIPTION

*INDEPENDENT LIVING SPECIALIST*  (08/2/2021)



The Independent Living specialist will make decisions regarding consumer
eligibility for Independent Living services and ongoing decisions in
assisting consumers to fulfill the goals identified in their Independent
Living (IL) plans.  She/he will orchestrate the core services to
consumers.  He/she will directly impact the Center’s implementation of the
IL program as reflected in the annual Project Performance report.



DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES



*        Responsible for community and consumer outreach

*        Determine consumer eligibility for IL services

*        Assist consumers in developing and achieving IL plan

*        Notify consumers of their rights under the client assistance
program

*        Conduct home visits when transportation or other barriers prevent
consumers from accessing satellite offices or the Center as well as utilize
telephone, Zoom, email or written correspondence to interact with consumers

*        Connect consumers with resources to facilitate self-sufficiency
including but not limited to transportation, assistive technology, and
health care

*        Provide info to parents for IEP development and guidance at IEP
meeting

*        Maintain confidential records of IL plans

*        Maintain records of agency contacts

*        Orchestrate the core services to consumers

*        Develop points of contact and develop consumer base

*        Track and compile data necessary for efficient annual reporting

*        Present weekly reports to Executive Director

*        Assist in resource development efforts

*        Facilitate workshops and seminars to train individuals in
self-advocacy, systems advocacy, and other life skills

*        Promote peer relationship and peer role models

*        Conduct presentations to raise public awareness to IL needs

*        Provide consumer with opportunities to complete satisfaction
surveys

*        Provide technical assistance to the community in accessibility

*        Abide by CIL policies and procedures

*        Maintain the confidentiality of consumers files

*        Complete tasks delegated by Executive Director or the Board of
Directors to facilitate the CIL success

*        Coordinate, communicate and cooperate with local service agencies





This is a full time (30 hour per week) non-exempt position.

This position reports directly to the Executive Director.



Qualifications: Candidates must have BA or BS in Social Work,
Rehabilitation or related field or equivalent life experience.  Experience
working with people with disabilities; ability to be self-directed and
self-managed; prior experience with workshop/training coordination;
knowledge of community resources; computer and office equipment knowledge;
ability to determine measurable outcomes pertaining to achieving
independent living objective and goals.

Reliable transportation services to provide IL services in designated
counties.



Job Classification - 4



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Jordy D. Stringer, Executive Director

Southeastern Ohio Center for Independent Living, 418 South Broad Street
Lancaster, OH 43130

E-mail: jssocil at gmail.com

Phone: (740) 689-1494 EXT (11)


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