Independent Living Skills Specialist

4 weeks ago

Middletown, United States Independent Living Inc Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:Are you great at connecting people to resources? If so, an Independent Living Skills Specialist (ILSS) position would be a great fit for you



As an Independent Living Skills Specialist (ILSS) you’ll provide information and referral services with resources and options that are necessary in making informed choices about living, learning, and working independently.



Independent Living, Inc., is a progressive and dynamic cross-disability services organization and a leader in the provision of peer services in the Hudson Valley region. As an Independent Living Skills Specialist (ILSS), you must have excellent written and verbal presentation skills, and you must possess a valid unrestricted driver’s license. The minimum educational requirement is a High School Diploma or equivalent, plus 5 years of experience in direct services/human services. A bachelor’s degree is preferred.



Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.




DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide a set of core services geared toward promoting self-help, equal access, peer role modeling, personal growth and empowerment.
  • Provide counseling, time and attention, empathy, validation, someone to confide in and trust, guidance and modeling of effective community living on an as-needed basis, throughout the period of transition. Share ideas and experiences about living with a disability in order to gain greater awareness and control over one’s own life.
  • Provide information and referral services with resources and options that are necessary in making informed choices about living, learning, and working independently. Encourage independence and autonomy by offering information, experiences and opportunities to make informed choices.
  • Provide individual and systems advocacy to address access to equal opportunities in exercising social, economic, educational, and legal rights. Work with individuals, community organizations, state/national networks; to promote full inclusion of people with disabilities, and to improve the implementation of existing laws: federal, state, and local.
  • Provide and establish a set of core services geared toward youth promoting self-help, equal access, peer role modeling, personal growth and empowerment.
  • Performs other duties as determined by the needs of the position.



PAY RATE:

$21.39/hr - $22.06/hr



SHIFT:

  • Monday through Friday 9am-5pm.


BENEFITS:

  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Paid holidays from the first day of employment
  • Paid lunch break
Requirements:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent plus 5 years of experience in direct services/human services. Bachelor’s Degree, preferred.
  • Bi-lingual English/Spanish.
  • Demonstrated ability to recognize the need for and facilitate connections between consumers and IL and other disability related services.
  • Knowledge of local, statewide and national disability related issues and community dynamics.
  • Excellent written and verbal presentation skills.
  • Must possess a valid unrestricted driver’s license.


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.


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