What are the responsibilities and job description for the SDPAS/Independent Living Specialist position at North Central Independent Living Services?
Job Summary
Performs professional work in operating rural outreach services. Develops & implements work plans which promote the development, improvement & expansion of community-based services for persons with severe disabled. Ensures the smooth, effective & productive operation of the regional outreach activities for NCILS & ensures activities comply with existing NCILS policy & state & federal regulations.
Responsibilities
- Performs professional work in operating rural outreach services. Develops & implements work plans which promote the development, improvement & expansion of community based services for persons with severe disabled. Ensures the smooth, effective & productive operation of the regional outreach activities for NCILS & ensures activities comply with existing NCILS policy & state & federal regulations.
- Demonstrated ability to understand the needs of & to work effectively with consumers that are disabled in an independent community setting; ability to establish & maintain effective working relationships with Staff, Peer Helpers, other agencies & the public. Ability to perform complex planning & operating tasks under limited supervision; willingness to plan & work cooperatively with superiors; & IL staff & peers.
- Travel: Willing & able to travel in multi-county area on a daily basis, year-round, to provide services.
- Education: BA or BS degree in Social Science, Counseling, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech & Language or related field and/or equivalent combination of education & experience.
- Experience: One-year salaried experience in aging and disability services working with the elderly, physically disabled, or hearing or visually impaired,
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $19.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 20 per week
Benefits:
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Black Eagle, MT 59414 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Black Eagle, MT 59414: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19