[Ohio-Talk] Independent Living Skills Specialist Job Opportunity

[Jordy Stringer]

Independent Living Specialist

Company:

Southeastern Ohio Center for Independent Living (SOCIL)



Start Date:

January 3, 2022

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 December 3, 2021.

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



-- 

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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