Job description
Access North is looking for a Part-Time Independent Living Coordinator in the Brainerd Area. The primary service area for this position includes Crow Wing, Cass and Aitkin Counties.
Access North works hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and we encourage everyone who applies and works to bring their Authentic Selves to work every day. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply!
This job is flexible with working in office and remote.
About Us: Access North is a non-profit organization serving Northeast Minnesota for over 36 years. Our staff are mountain bikers, Road Bikers, Skiers, Video game Heroes, Movie buffs, musicians, and every other variety of people. We have Family people, Single people, Happy people. We’re also committed to growing the capabilities of our staff. We are building a learning community where you can work with diverse individuals, explore new ways of thinking, and expand your capabilities. Our employees are teachers and learners who work out loud and share their knowledge to enhance each other’s growth.
The Independent Living Coordinator is a professional position coordinating consumer services, providing independent living skills training, providing advocacy services, and providing information and referral.
Responsibilities of the role are:
· Provide Independent Living Skills Training to adults and youth with disabilities within the Access North office, their home and community.
· Provide the core services: Information & Referral, Advocacy, Peer Support, Independent Living Skills Training, and Transition services to consumers living throughout the service area.
· Maintain an up-to-date expertise in disability rights legislation, regulations, and policies relevant to people with disabilities and advocate as appropriate.
· Facilitate educational and support groups for consumers and community members.
· Supervise, plan, train, teach and assist each consumer in learning activities associated with their personal goals. Writing and implementing the consumer's Independent Living Plan focusing on individual choice.
· Maintain consumer records such as: Case/progress notes, Documentation of consumer performance/progress § Disposition of incident reports, Enter consumer data electronically, Keep up to date Consumer Service Records in compliance with federal guidelines
Education and Experience
Required: A minimum of three year’s experience working with disability issues and experience working with people with diverse disabilities.
Preferred: A Bachelor's degree in a human service field, and some experience working with disability issues is preferred
Don’t ignore this opportunity. If nothing else reach out and find how Access North is the right fit for you!
One more thing! If you are still scared and feel you don’t have the qualifications. Apply anyway! We don’t hire off of key words. We hire real living people who have voices and we want to hear yours.
People with disabilities are encouraged to apply!
Access North is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Do you have car insurance with your name listed on the policy?
Experience:
- Caregiving: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 75% (Required)
Work Location: On the road
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