Position Description: Independent Living Specialist

Location: Seattle Office
Position Title: Independent Living (IL) Specialist
Department: Independent Living
Job Type: Full-time
Reports to: Program Director
Compensation: $20-$22/hour DOE
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

General Position Summary:

The Independent Living Specialist will follow the Independent Living Philosophy to provide a variety of independent living services to persons with disabilities with the goal and intent of providing opportunities for people with disabilities to successfully live independently in the community.

The Independent Living Specialist will work with program participants to set independent living goals. Based on these goals, the IL Specialist may provide direct or indirect assistance, resources, or training to meet those goals and/or address other needs of the program participants.

Specific Job Skills:

· Thinks strategically and critically to solve problems

· Effectively and accurately prioritizes competing demands and is able to plan ahead

· Completes work within deadlines

· Completes participant requests and goals in a timely fashion

· Ability to read and interpret documents such as policies and procedures

· Skills in using computer software to accomplish word processing, spreadsheets, and email. Ability to learn new software with ease

· Ability to create and maintain positive, professional relationships with program participants and colleagues

Education and/or Experience:

· 2 years’ experience providing services to individuals with disabilities

· Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Social Work, or other related fields*

· Knowledge of Olmstead, Americans with Disabilities Act, Rehabilitation Act, and WIOA

· Personal experience as a person with disability and/or other skills necessary to establish effective peer relationships

*Additional Experience may substitute for education on a case-by-case basis

Who We Are:

Disability Empowerment Center (DEC) is a community-based, non-profit, Center for Independent Living (CIL) providing services and advocacy by and for persons with all disabilities across King County. DEC works to empower people with disabilities and help them achieve their maximum potential within their families and communities. DEC strongly believes in equality, inclusion and choice. As a voice for the community, DEC serves as a strong advocate on a wide range of issues impacting people with disabilities including: access to housing, employment, transportation, communities, recreation facilities, and social services.

Learn More:

To see the full job description and how to apply, visit disabilityempowerment.org/careers.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Patient demographics:

• Adolescents
• Adults
• Older adults

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Seattle, WA 98122 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Seattle, WA 98122: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person