Independent Living Services Coordinator
San Angelo, TX San Angelo, TX Full-time Full-time $40,000 - $42,000 a year $40,000 - $42,000 a year 22 hours ago 22 hours ago 22 hours ago Disability Connections is a non-residential, private non-profit Center for Independent Living.
We are part of the Independent Living Movement, empowering people with disabilities to live the life they choose without barriers.
We encourage individuals with disabilities to apply as we strongly believe in the power of the peer to peer model of service provision.
We are not a medical facility, and we do not provide medical services.
We are not a part of the disability benefits system administered by the Social Security system.
We are advocates working with individuals to achieve their goals to live a barrier free life.
In this position, you will conduct individual and environmental assessments for individuals with disabilities in need of assistive devices and technologies to enhance their independent living.
As the Independent Living Services Coordinator, you will maintain a caseload and thoroughly document the progress of each Consumer.
This position does involve home visits, office visits, and intensive work with individuals of all ages with disabilities living in our communities.
In addition to maintaining a caseload, you will conduct outreach activities and provide presentations as needed to the general public.
The Independent Living Services program does purchase assistive devices and technologies after all benefits are exhausted.
A good understanding of Medicare, Medicaid and community resources is essential.
The Independent Living Services (ILS) Coordinator is responsible for facilitating the delivery of independent living (IL) services that will enable consumers to function, continue to function, or move toward functioning independently in the home, family, or community.
This position will assist Consumers in achieving successful goal outcomes that are contingent on the procurement of goods and/or services provided by an appropriate vendor source.
The Independent Living Services Coordinator is directly supervised by the Director of Programs or Center Coordinator.
Essential Tasks:
1.
Understands and subscribes to the independent living philosophy of Consumer control, peer support, self-help, self-determination, equal access, and individual and systems advocacy.
2.
Conducts intakes and determines program eligibility.
3.
Works collaboratively with Consumers to develop an Independent Living Plan (ILP) designed to achieve the Consumers' identified goals.
4.
Collects and examines all information necessary to identify, arrange, provide and/or purchase needed goods and services in order for Consumers to achieve successful goal outcomes.
5.
Works in collaboration with the ILS Purchasing Coordinator to prepare and monitor Consumer budgets, as well as to ensure the timely and cost-effective provision ofpurchased goods and services.
6.
Empowers and supports Consumers in making informed choices.
7.
Provides Consumers with one-on-one IL training as appropriate.
8.
Conducts follow-up calls and/or home visits with Consumers to assess progress toward goals, including the improvement of the Consumer's functional abilities as a result ofservices provided.
9.
Maintains full, accurate, and current documentation of all information required in each Consumer Service Record.
10.
Maintains Consumer confidentiality.
Job Description 11.
Participates in meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc.
for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform relevant job functions.
12.
Provides Information and Referral services to the community.
13.
Networks with social service, medical, educational, and governmental agencies, as appropriate.
14.
Maintains a thorough knowledge of appropriate health and social service delivery systems, with data collection on availability and eligibility requirements.
15.
Complies with LIFE's policies and procedures.
16.
Engages in other duties as assigned.
The previous statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position.
Qualifications/Skills:
1.
Knowledge of issues and challenges experienced by individuals with disabilities 2.
Knowledge of community resources and comparable benefits 3.
Knowledge of assistive technology for individuals with disabilities 4.
Excellent organizational and time management skills 5.
Ability to travel and provide services in the home 6.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations 7.
Knowledge of budget planning and monitoring procedures 8.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing 9.
Ability to work well with individuals from a variety of cultural backgrounds 10.
Ability to maintain a professional attitude, particularly in stressful situations 11.
Knowledge and competence of computers and software applications, particularly Microsoft Office 12.
Ability to work independently, exercise good judgment and take initiative when appropriateEducation/
Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in the field of Human Services, with a minimum of two (2) years' experience in working with individuals with disabilities and assisting them in navigating various service delivery systems to obtain essential resources; or, any combination of education and experience that may qualify the individual for the position.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$40,000.
00 - $42,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) Health insurance Paid time off Schedule:
10 hour shift Work Location:
In person 11.
Participates in meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc.
for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform relevant job functions.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
We are part of the Independent Living Movement, empowering people with disabilities to live the life they choose without barriers.
We encourage individuals with disabilities to apply as we strongly believe in the power of the peer to peer model of service provision.
We are not a medical facility, and we do not provide medical services.
We are not a part of the disability benefits system administered by the Social Security system.
We are advocates working with individuals to achieve their goals to live a barrier free life.
In this position, you will conduct individual and environmental assessments for individuals with disabilities in need of assistive devices and technologies to enhance their independent living.
As the Independent Living Services Coordinator, you will maintain a caseload and thoroughly document the progress of each Consumer.
This position does involve home visits, office visits, and intensive work with individuals of all ages with disabilities living in our communities.
In addition to maintaining a caseload, you will conduct outreach activities and provide presentations as needed to the general public.
The Independent Living Services program does purchase assistive devices and technologies after all benefits are exhausted.
A good understanding of Medicare, Medicaid and community resources is essential.
The Independent Living Services (ILS) Coordinator is responsible for facilitating the delivery of independent living (IL) services that will enable consumers to function, continue to function, or move toward functioning independently in the home, family, or community.
This position will assist Consumers in achieving successful goal outcomes that are contingent on the procurement of goods and/or services provided by an appropriate vendor source.
The Independent Living Services Coordinator is directly supervised by the Director of Programs or Center Coordinator.
Essential Tasks:
1.
Understands and subscribes to the independent living philosophy of Consumer control, peer support, self-help, self-determination, equal access, and individual and systems advocacy.
2.
Conducts intakes and determines program eligibility.
3.
Works collaboratively with Consumers to develop an Independent Living Plan (ILP) designed to achieve the Consumers' identified goals.
4.
Collects and examines all information necessary to identify, arrange, provide and/or purchase needed goods and services in order for Consumers to achieve successful goal outcomes.
5.
Works in collaboration with the ILS Purchasing Coordinator to prepare and monitor Consumer budgets, as well as to ensure the timely and cost-effective provision ofpurchased goods and services.
6.
Empowers and supports Consumers in making informed choices.
7.
Provides Consumers with one-on-one IL training as appropriate.
8.
Conducts follow-up calls and/or home visits with Consumers to assess progress toward goals, including the improvement of the Consumer's functional abilities as a result ofservices provided.
9.
Maintains full, accurate, and current documentation of all information required in each Consumer Service Record.
10.
Maintains Consumer confidentiality.
Job Description 11.
Participates in meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc.
for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform relevant job functions.
12.
Provides Information and Referral services to the community.
13.
Networks with social service, medical, educational, and governmental agencies, as appropriate.
14.
Maintains a thorough knowledge of appropriate health and social service delivery systems, with data collection on availability and eligibility requirements.
15.
Complies with LIFE's policies and procedures.
16.
Engages in other duties as assigned.
The previous statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position.
Qualifications/Skills:
1.
Knowledge of issues and challenges experienced by individuals with disabilities 2.
Knowledge of community resources and comparable benefits 3.
Knowledge of assistive technology for individuals with disabilities 4.
Excellent organizational and time management skills 5.
Ability to travel and provide services in the home 6.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations 7.
Knowledge of budget planning and monitoring procedures 8.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing 9.
Ability to work well with individuals from a variety of cultural backgrounds 10.
Ability to maintain a professional attitude, particularly in stressful situations 11.
Knowledge and competence of computers and software applications, particularly Microsoft Office 12.
Ability to work independently, exercise good judgment and take initiative when appropriateEducation/
Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in the field of Human Services, with a minimum of two (2) years' experience in working with individuals with disabilities and assisting them in navigating various service delivery systems to obtain essential resources; or, any combination of education and experience that may qualify the individual for the position.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$40,000.
00 - $42,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) Health insurance Paid time off Schedule:
10 hour shift Work Location:
In person 11.
Participates in meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc.
for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform relevant job functions.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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