What are the responsibilities and job description for the Independent Living Specialist position at Southwestern Center for Independent Living (SWCIL)?
The Southwestern Center for Independent Living (SWCIL) in is currently accepting resumes for a full-time Independent Living Specialist working in Cottonwood, Nobles, and Jackson counties of Southwest Minnesota. SWCIL is an independent living resource center that works to promote societal acceptance, inclusion, and equal access for all persons with disabilities. Primary job functions include: providing IL skills training, advocacy assistance, career consultation, and peer counseling services to youth in schools and adults in the community. Must be able to work independently, have knowledge of disabilities and their characteristics, reliable transportation, and pass a criminal background study. Persons with disabilities are strongly urged to apply. Minimum qualifications: four-year degree in a human/social services or related field or a two-year degree in a human/social services field combined with one year of experience in a disability-related position. Educational requirements may be substituted by experience with disabilities/disability services. Remote officing options but must reside in SW MN and travel to provide services within local communities.
Shift: 8am – 4:30pm Mo-Fri
Benefits: Vacation, sick, holiday, and personal day PTO; retirement plan matching; and health, short-term disability, and life insurance plans.
To apply: Send cover letter & resume to: IL Program Manager, SWCIL, 109 S. 5th Street, #700, Marshall MN 56258 or swcil@swcil.com. SWCIL is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.50 - $23.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Experience:
- disability-related: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $18 - $23