Independent Living Advocate/Transition Coordinator

Freedom Resource Center for Independent Living, Inc.

Job Description

Title: Independent Living Advocate/Transition Coordinator

Reports to: Assistant Program Director

Employment Status: Nonexempt/Full Time Regular Staff

Position Summary: This position is based out of the Fargo office and covers Cass County in ND. Additional service area territory coverage based on consumer referrals. Its focus is to provide services to empower consumers to meet their Independent Living goals.

Job Responsibilities:

Essential

• Assist consumers, set goals, develop strategies, and make progress on the goals they have chosen.
• Assist consumers with planning and coordinating for a successful transition to community living.
• Coordinate payment of one-time moving costs and rental assistance for consumers transitioning to community living.
• Maintain accurate records, receipts, and documentation for all transitions.
• Advocate for consumers.
• Teach independent living skills to consumers.
• Provide information, referral, and assistance services.
• Provide referrals for other Freedom services, as appropriate.
• Perform outreach to target population and referral sources.
• Maintain knowledge and awareness of current legislative and regulatory developments related to disability services and issues.
• Maintain records and forms, including service provision documentation for organizational reports
• Attend staff meetings and training as scheduled

Secondary:

• Identify and participate in community groups as assigned.
• Assist Freedom Resource Center staff in the provision of systems advocacy and community education as directed.
• Assist with special events.
• Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor

Qualifications:

• Personal experience with a disability is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university; or have four years of related experience and/or training.
• Must be motivated, self-directed and able to work independently
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Knowledge of community resources
• Computer literacy
• Possess and demonstrate knowledge of independent living philosophy, disability rights legislation, human service systems commonly used by people with disabilities, and the medical, social, and psychological aspects of disability
• Interact with consumers in a professional manner with respect for their rights
• Ability to verbalize and express ideas clearly in written, oral, and computer communications
• The ability to advocate on issues promoting the independence of people with disabilities
• Reliable means of transportation

Specific Equipment Used: Telephone, computer, personal automobile.

Physical Effort: While performing the duties of the job, the employee is usually seated, standing, or walking at will or meeting with consumers in a variety of settings. This position involves light to medium duty physical demands. It may occasionally require lifting objects over 25 pounds; or extended standing, walking, or bending, occasionally move objects 50-100 lbs. maximum. Regular and recurring travel is required.

Additional Information:

• Freedom Resource Center is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and offers its services regardless of race, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, religion, age, sex, or marital status;
• Freedom Resource Center promotes the goals of the Americans with Disability Act (ADA). Freedom Resource Center provides reasonable accommodations in the hiring and promotion of persons with disabilities.
• Must have a Criminal Background Check.

Salary Range: $21.00-$23.00, depending on education and experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $23