Fields: housing, healthcare, advocacy, disabilities, mentoring
Location: Fall River Massachusetts
Details and Requirements: SCIL staff shall have a respect for disability issues and the independent living philosophy.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (other duties may be assigned)
— Provide direct services to disabled individuals, including skills training, peer counseling, information and referral and advocacy necessary for the attainment of Independent Living goals.
— Conduct training for disabled individuals and/or groups in skills necessary to live independently.
— Provide technical assistance relative to disability laws and consumers rights.
— Provide advocacy both individual and systems on issues impacting the disabled community such as housing, transportation and health care.
— Provide documentation of services provided using the Centers’ documentation system.
— Be responsible for quality assurance and performance standards required for this program.
— Responsible for intake and assessment. Assist in the development and fulfillment of consumers Independent Living Plans.
— Provide documentation of services provided using the Centers’ documentation in our Web-Based Independent Living Data (WILD) system.
— Meet with the Director of Programs and/or Executive Director at regular scheduled appointments for program progress.
— Attend scheduled staff meetings, in-service trainings, and education trainings
— Other duties as the Director of Programs and/Executive Director may require from time to time.
Qualifications: To perform this successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
o Must have knowledge of person centered planning.
o Must have knowledge and/or experience working with cross-disabilities and their families
o Must have knowledge of state agencies and the provider service system
o Must demonstrate knowledge of disability laws (ADA, housing, etc.)
o Must have valid driver’s license.
o Must have computer knowledge/experience.
o Must be Bi-lingual, Spanish speaking required.
o Must possess good verbal and written English skills.
Education and/or Experience
Must have an Associate’s degree in social work, human services, sociology, or psychology. This requirement may be substituted by five years of working in human services in a direct relationship with individuals served.
Individuals with disabilities and minorities strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Apply Here: Send cover letter and resume to Heidi Collins, Director of Programs at hcollins@secil.org
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