OPEN POSITION: IL Coordinator, Disability Connections (Pitts, GA)
- Deadline: This position is closing shortly. Apply as soon as possible to be considered.
- Full Time
- Wilcox County Location
About This Position
Independent Living Coordinators empower people with disabilities by helping them achieve independence, get out or stay out of institutional settings, gain freedom, and lead a more independent (or interdependent) life. Independent Living Coordinators do this in a multitude of ways, including:
- advocating to eliminate barriers to independence for people with disabilities
- researching and sharing information to promote informed choices and opportunities
- using online databases and software to work with people with disabilities on their independent living goals/plans, coordinate services, and document activities and efforts
- Working to empower people with disabilities to get out of isolating or segregated circumstances
Responsibilities
- Communicate, work with, inform and educate consumers with disabilities to have access to resources and information in a variety of ways.
- Work with a team to facilitate community events (in-house and/or online)
- Work with individuals with disabilities on home access modifications, nursing home transition, housing referral programs, rental assistance programs, and more
- Provide additional Independent Living services: Peer Support, Advocacy (self-advocacy and systems advocacy), Independent Living Skills Training, Information and Resource Referral
- Answer incoming calls and inquiries, ensuring proper documentation of requests and communications
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Willingness to learn and engage with the community
- Highly resourceful team player with the ability to be effective independently
- Excellent written and other communication skills.
- Excellent documentation practices
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Travel for this position is crucial in multiple counties (mileage reimbursement is provided)
- Working understanding of computers and project/task management software
Preferred Qualifications
- High school or GED preferred, and college degree or higher is a plus.
- Ability to teach, follow, and lead various activities.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, anticipate needs, and discern work priorities.
- Ability to work well with anyone regardless of background.
- Ability to create content based on community activities, events, success stories, and helpful resources.
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