Independent Living Skills Trainer/Advocacy Specialist

ACIL Independent Living Skills Trainer/Advocacy Specialist (Full-Time Non-Exempt Position)

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provide the core services of Information & Referral (I&R), Advocacy, Peer Support, Independent Living Skills Training and Transitions to consumers in the 16-county service area. (Kanawha, Putnam, Clay, and Roane counties for in-person services and virtually via Zoom for the other 12 counties)
• Promote the Independent Living Philosophy in the community.
• Provides diversion services to individuals with disabilities at risk of entering an institutional setting.
• Provides youth transition services, in accordance with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2014, through establishing a close working relationship with local schools to facilitate with post-secondary education with youth ages 14 to 24.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community organizations and consumers to expand opportunities for community connections. Serve on councils and boards as appropriate.
• Maintain effective and positive working relationships with all disability partners as well as other agencies/service providers to encourage referrals, promote cooperation, and ensure effectiveness of services.
• Ability to work with diverse consumers on a cross disabilities basis and understand their independent living needs to find resources in the community for referrals.
• Prepare and submit reports as required in accordance with ACIL’s Operational Policies and Procedures.
• Instruct the Instruction in Self-Advocacy Trainings for youth ages 14-21 through a co-operative effort with the West Virginia Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS).
• Maintain an up-to-date expertise in available resources, disability rights legislation, regulations, and policies relevant to people with disabilities and advocate as appropriate.
• Work with other staff to create a network consisting of necessary resources to support consumers in their pursuit of independent living.
• Collaborate with emergency preparedness groups to ensure people with disabilities are included in all aspects of plans to address disasters.
• Must document consumer information and services using CIL Management Suites. Must document regularly.
• Regular attendance and punctuality is required.
• Provide services in compliance with HIPPA (confidentiality) requirements.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Social Services, or related field. In the absence of a bachelor’s degree, an associate degree and equivalent work and life experience may be considered. Personal experience with a disability or working with persons with disabilities is preferred.

SUPERVISION OF POSITION: This position is supervised by the Executive Director.

Salary Range:

Salary is negotiable, plus benefits including dental, vision, disability insurance, IRA, IRA match, annual, holiday, and sick leave.

Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to: Meredith Pride, Executive Director, 4710 Chimney Drive, Suite C, Charleston, WV 25302 by Friday, February 28, 2025. For more information and a detailed job description, please visit our website at www.wvacil.org. ACIL is an EOE/M/F/D/V/SO.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $13.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $13 - $19