Community Accessibility Specialist

Assist the community in the Western New York area to increase physical and programmatic

accessibility to local events, locations, and services, and educate them about accessibility

issues for persons with disabilities.

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide technical assistance and logistical support to local businesses and public

entities on making premises, events, and services accessible to people with

disabilities.

2. Develop and provide training to local businesses, community members, and staff on

accessibility issues, including requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act

and other Federal, State, and local laws.

3. Perform evaluations for accessibility with local businesses, housing complexes, and

government facilities, including polling places, and report results to the Chief Policy

Officer

4. Oversee and ensure ongoing compliance with the Disability Awareness Training

Memorandum of Understanding.

5. Enlist local businesses, housing complexes, and government facilities to participate in

fee-for-service evaluations and/or training provided by WNYIL

6. Monitor standards for accessibility on the local, state, and national levels, including

building code and housing accessibility requirements.

7. Represent WNYIL on community boards, committees, and task forces that will further

systems advocacy goals in the areas of accessibility for people with disabilities, or as

directed by the Chief Policy Officer.

8. Collaborate with the appropriate WNYIL Board and Council committees on

accessibility-related matters.

9. Assist with and participate in WNYIL’s Legislative Breakfasts, Meet the Candidates

Days, Trainings on disability rights laws, Town Meetings, and appropriate community

organizing activities on issues for persons with disabilities.

10. Assist the Chief Policy Officer and ILNC Systems Advocate in meeting State Systems

Advocacy Network requirements.

11. Report results and activities through the appropriate identified agency channels.

12. Attend Agency’s in-service training and staff meetings as well as any other Agency related activities as instructed.

13. Participate in maintaining a neat, clean, and safe work environment.

14. Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

High School Diploma or equivalent

OR

Associate Degree in Human Services field

OR

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services field.

Professional and life-experience may be considered in lieu of, in full or part of academic

credentials.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE (if required)

Within one (1) year of being hired, the candidate must complete WNYIL approved training

on the Americans with Disabilities Act.

High school diploma or equivalency requires six (6) years of work experience with

people with disabilities.

Associate’s Degreerequires four(4) years of work experience with people with disabilities.

Bachelor’s Degree requires two (2) years of work experience with people with disabilities.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Business Development skills highly desired
• Must have reliable transportation and automobile insurance in order to travel

independently throughout the Western NY Region, with occasional in and out of state

travel.

• Must have first-hand lived experience with a disability and be willing to share personal

experiences when needed.

• Ability to work independently at all WNYIL locations and within the community.
• A desire to advocate for the rights of others is essential.
• Public Speaking and Presentation skills are essential.
• Must have an intermediate level of knowledge of computers, including the use of

Microsoft Office 365 suite of programs.

• Perform in a professional, conscientious, and efficient manner for the purpose of ensuring

a better quality of life for people with disabilities.

WORKING CONDITIONS

WORK

ENVIRONMENT Office/Community

PHYSICAL

DEMANDS OF

THE JOB

Sitting for extended periods of time.

Occasional lifting of not more than 15 pounds.

HOURS / SHIFTS 37.5 – 40 hours per week. M – F 8:30 am – 5:00 pm.

Overtime is rarely required.

CLASSIFICATION Full-time, salary, non-exempt

Range: $44,000-$46,000

BENEFITS

Agency provided group health insurance.

Vision, dental, life, supplemental insurances available.

PTO and paid holiday package.

403(b) retirement with Agency match.

Employee Assistance Program

OTHER

Western New York Independent Living, Inc. values our employee

safety and follows all recommended NYS required Infectious Disease

Prevention Protocols.

Western New York Independent Living, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity

Employer.

Reasonable accommodations will be made for people with disabilities.

Western New York Independent Living Inc. is a scent-free Agency.

Pay: $44,000.00 - $46,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have Public Speaking skills and experience?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $44,000 - $46,000