Independent Living Advocate

2 months ago


Miami, United States CIL of South Florida, Inc. Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Full-time with benefits - Mondays through Fridays, 8:30 AM-5:00 PM 

Hybrid Schedule

Salary: $35,000.00 per year

Responsibilities

The Independent Living Advocate's primary responsibilities are working directly with individuals with disabilities in assessing consumers' needs for service. Includes but not limited to the development of independent living goals and case management, referrals to community resources, linkage to community services and benefits such as housing, food stamps, Medicaid/Medicare, among others. 

Supports the Marketing & Outreach Department by representing the organization at various community events and meetings, which may fall within evening hours and on the weekends.

Other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

  • Must be bi-lingual (English & Spanish).

  • Must have a Bachelor's degree in a related field (Business, Social Work) or an Associate degree plus 2 years of experience working in social services or related fields.

  • Must have reliable transportation.

  • Must be able to cultivate relationships with consumers, peers, community networks and stakeholders.

  • Must feel comfortable presenting the organization's services to various audiences.

  • Must have basic understanding of independent living skills training, individual needs assessment, goal development, case management and community resources.

  • Must possess advanced computer skills and be Microsoft Office and Zoom proficient.

  • Must be willing to occasionally work weekends and nights as needed.

  • Must be willing to occasionally travel as needed.

People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

CILSF is an equal opportunity employer.

Interested candidates asked to e-mail resumes to maria@cilsf.org, attention to: Ms. Rodriguez.

Company DescriptionEmpowering people with disabilities to reach their highest level of achievement: advocating for systems change that results in access, choice, equality, inclusion, integration and independence. CILSF was founded in 1993 following Hurricane Andrew to assist the disability community in the immediate aftermath. CILSF is a consumer-driven organization driven around an Independent Living philosophy. Over 51% of our Board, management team and the organization as a whole are persons with disabilities. In the past two decades, CILSF has worked with tens of thousands of individuals with disabilities across Miami-Dade County to help them reach their own independent living goals.Company DescriptionEmpowering people with disabilities to reach their highest level of achievement: advocating for systems change that results in access, choice, equality, inclusion, integration and independence. CILSF was founded in 1993 following Hurricane Andrew to assist the disability community in the immediate aftermath. CILSF is a consumer-driven organization driven around an Independent Living philosophy. Over 51% of our Board, management team and the organization as a whole are persons with disabilities. In the past two decades, CILSF has worked with tens of thousands of individuals with disabilities across Miami-Dade County to help them reach their own independent living goals.

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