Independent Living Advocate

Freedom Resource Center for Independent Living, Inc.

Job Description

Employee: open

Title: Independent Living Advocate

Reports to: Program Director

Employment Status: Nonexempt/Full Time Regular Staff

Position Summary: This position is based out of the Jamestown office and covers Stutsman and Barnes Counties. Its main focus is to provide services to empower consumers to meet their Independent Living goals.

Job Responsibilities:

Essential

• Assist consumers set goals, develop strategies and make progress on the goals they have chosen.
• Advocate for consumers with vocational, educational and general independent living goals.
• Teach vocational and general independent living skills to consumers.
• Provide independent living skills assessments and training.
• Provide information, referral and assistance services.
• Provide referrals to peer mentoring and civic engagement programs.
• Perform outreach to target population and referral sources.
• Maintain knowledge and awareness of current legislative and regulatory developments related to disability services and issues.
• Maintain records and forms, including service provision documentation for organizational reports
• Attend staff meetings and training as scheduled.

Secondary

• Identify and participate in community groups as assigned.
• Assist Freedom Resource Center staff in the provision of systems advocacy and community education as directed.
• Assist with special events.
• Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Personal experience with a disability is preferred
• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university; or have four years of related experience and/or training
• Must be motivated, self-directed and able to work independently
• Ability to work as a team member
• Knowledge of community resources
• Computer literacy
• Possess and demonstrate knowledge of independent living philosophy; disability rights legislation; human service systems commonly used by people with disabilities; and the medical, social, and psychological aspects of disability
• Interact with consumers in a professional manner with respect for their rights
• Ability to verbalize and express ideas clearly in written, oral, and computer communications
• The ability to advocate on issues promoting the independence of people with disabilities
• Reliable means of transportation

Specific Equipment Used: Telephone, computer, personal automobile

Physical Effort: While performing the duties of the job, the employee is usually seated, standing, or walking at will or meeting with consumers in a variety of settings. Limited physical effort is required. Regular and recurring travel required.

Additional Information:

• Freedom Resource Center is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and offers its services regardless of race, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, religion, age, sex, or marital status.
• Freedom Resource Center promotes the goals of the Americans with Disability Act (ADA). Freedom Resource Center provides reasonable accommodations in the hiring and promotion of persons with disabilities.
• Must have a Criminal Background Check.

Salary Range: $38,470-$47,840 depending on education and experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38,480.00 - $47,840.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Jamestown, ND: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $38,480 - $47,840