Junction Center for Independent Living, Inc seeks a compassionate, dependable individual interested in a rewarding and personally fulfilling career assisting residents with disabilities in Lee, Scott, and Wise counties and the City of Norton. Position would perform marketing and educational services as well as providing advocacy, mentoring and independent living skills training for this specific consumer population. Bachelor’s degree in human service or associates degree with 2-year minimum experience in a similar field is required. Computer skills needed include Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point among others. Excellent listening, interviewing, and oral and written communication skills also required. Previous experience in interviewing, advocating, problem solving, and working in a team setting in a community-based program is a plus. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Competitive compensation package with generous benefits. Criminal background check and drug screening required. Please submit resume to: Junction Center for Independent Living, Inc., 1520 Third Avenue East, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219 or electronically to kcoomer@junctioncenter.org. Positions are open until filled.

General Responsibilities:

Provide individuals with disabilities information and assistance with accessing vaccines, connecting to other services, inclusion and access to activities that address social isolation and social determinants of health and other activities that ensure individuals with disabilities have information, connection, and access to health services and support.

Duties Include:

Assist individuals with disabilities in receiving vaccinations and boosters as well as provide assistance for individuals who have been exposed and/or have contracted COVID.

• Perform individual and community/systems advocacy, information & referral, community education, networking & collaboration, and peer support.

· Assist consumers with securing needed services and supports, including transportation, housing, SSA, SNAP, and other identified social determinants of health.

• Provide transportation as needed to individuals and small groups as well as staff throughout Planning District 1 and the Commonwealth as needed.
• Develop individualized Independent Living Plans (ILPs) based on each individual’s goals and needs.

· Represent JCIL at community functions as assigned.

• Maintain quality documentation, complete & concise records, and reporting of activities.
• Respond to information & referral calls in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Maintain confidentiality of consumers.
• Maintain working relationships with other service organizations.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings, and other meetings, as required.
• Participate in program, service, and staff development activities.
• Function as a team member with other staff, coordinating schedules, transportation, and reporting.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.31 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Work Location: In person