Independent Living Specialist - (US-CA-Salinas - 93962)

Compensation: $2K - $2K / Year
Minimum Education: Tech School
Job Type: Full Time
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JOB SUMMARY Position in the Independent Living Program based at a non-profit Center for Independent Living, to provide services that promote independent living to persons with disabilities who are trying to live more independently within their communities. Position will provide services and conduct education and outreach throughout Monterey and San Benito Counties.

SIGNIFICANT DUTIES CONSUMER SERVICES * Provide the following independent living core services to people with disabilities: information and referral, individual advocacy, personal assistance services, housing assistance, peer support, and independent living skills training. Core services are provided in the office through in person and telephone contact and in the community as assigned. * Provide benefits counseling and work incentives and planning assistance services to beneficiaries with disabilities, transition aged youth, and diverse ethnic communities. * Provide case coordination services as requested by consumers and/or as required by funding sources. * Be available in the office to interact with consumers and co-workers regarding independent living issues, and to provide relief coverage in the absence of other co-workers. * Convey the independent living philosophy and principles of consumer control, equal access and equal opportunity, throughout delivery of services.

OTHER DUTIES * Follow CCCIL policies and procedures. * Maintain practices that protect the safety and health of consumers and co-workers. * Provide own transportation throughout service area, including areas not served by public transportation. * Be available to work occasional evenings and weekends. * Operate a keyboard and word processing program on a computer. * Operate standard office equipment (including fax machine, copier, and Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD)). * Perform other duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED * Demonstrated knowledge of: o Monterey and San Benito Counties, including community resources, and disability, cultural, and immigrant issues o Issues faced by people with disabilities * Demonstrated skills and experience in: o Promoting understanding of independent living philosophy, cross-disability concerns, and CCCIL services to diverse audiences o Communication with persons of diverse backgrounds and communication styles o Informal teaching o Organization, time management, and prioritization o Working independently and as part of a team o Statistical data collection and reporting o General office procedures and office equipment

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