Independent Living Service Coordinator

Location

Concord, NH | United States

Job description

Basic Function

As part of the Community Services Department, assist consumers with varying disabilities in gaining skills, support resources and information they need to live independently in the community. Participate in outreach activities to members of the general community: service providers, community organizations, individuals with disabilities and their families.

*Responsibilities

• INFORMATION AND REFERRAL: Provide reliable information and make referrals where a need is identified to members of the general community, service providers, community organizations, employers, family members, and individuals with disabilities. Understand the programs GSIL offers and who/when is appropriate for a referral to these programs.
• DIRECT SERVICES: Conduct in person intakes; assess consumer needs; develop Independent Living plans with consumers; provide independent living services and skill-building.
• RECORDKEEPING: Submit accurate, required consumer notes within 24 hours of service and complete required reports within assigned time frames.
• RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT :Identify and utilize local resources in support of community living forpeoplewithdisabilitiessuchas:referralandserviceresources;housing , transportation services and other services as needed.
• ACCESSMODIFICATION: Visually e valuate home, vehicle and community accessibility , F acilitate the AMP process by assisting consumers seeking Title VII, Part B or other AMP funding in accessing comparable benefits, locally and statewide; provide support, as needed, toward establishing eligibility; contact vendors, consult on project design and implementation, obtain bids, verify project completion by visual inspection and signing off on consumer paperwork that the job has been completed to their satisfaction and vendor can be paid.
• COACHING:Helppeoplewithdisabilitiesaccomplishtheirindependentlivinggoalsandachieve greater levels of self-determination through teaching life skills that align with their IL Goals. Teach independent living skills training such as financial management, organization skills, etc. by facilitating one-on-one or group workshops
• COMMUNITY EDUCATION: Participate in outreach presentations and individualized outreach on disabilitytopicsforthegeneralcommunity:includingtoserviceproviders,communityorganizations, consumer groups and employers.
• ADVOCACY/SELF-ADVOCACY:Supportandencourageconsumerself-advocacyeffortsandwhen necessary and requested, advocate on behalf of consumers.
• TRANSPORTATION: Conduct travel training by educating individuals on how to use the public transportation system to access his/her community transportation system alone. Help coordinate other transportation services as needed.
• YOUTHTRANSITIONPROGRAM:Supportyouthwithdisabilitiesastheytransitiontobecoming independent adults.
• PEERSUPPORT:Connectpeoplewithdisabilitieswiththeirpeerssotheycanhelpeach other

achieve individual and shared community goals. Assist in providing GSIL's Peer Support activities for the region in which you work.

• EMPLOYMENT:Supportindividualswhowishtomaintainorobtainemploymentinachievingtheir goals by referring to the appropriate agency .
• Conductotherdutiesasassignedthatwillincreaseoptionsforpersonswithdisabilitiestolive independently in the community.

Quality and Performance Standards:

Ability to develop an appropriate professional relationship with program participants, community agencies and funding sources

Contribute to the achievement of program and fiscal goals

Achievement of goals and objectives set out in Annual Performance Appraisal

Develop innovative initiatives to enhance program services.

Other Responsibilities

• Participate in general GSIL events and
• Maintain professional knowledge/skills by reviewing professional literature and attending trainings/workshops.
• SupportandupholdGSILpoliciesandprocedures,workplaceregulationsandsafety
• Share newsworthy information appropriately throughout the organization.

Education/Training/Experience

Minimum of an associate degree in social services, education, or a related field with at least 2-3 years of related experience required. A bachelor's degree in social services, education, or a related field with at least 2 years of related experience preferred. Outgoing individual with ability to communicate well and organize work independently. Ability to provide information, direct services, and advocacy for consumers. Personal experience with a disability preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

*Physical /Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this position, the individual is regularly required to sit, use a computer, a telephone, and other office equipment and to move throughout the building and attend outside meetings. Employees may occasionally need to exert up to 10 pounds of force to lift carry, push or otherwise move objects (e.g., files or presentation materials). Travel throughout the state is required. May enter an unsafe (sanitary/structural concerns) environment while performing job duties, if this occurs leave and report to the appropriate parties. This position requires excellent communication and organizational skills. Excepti onal judgment is regularly required to evaluate results and make decisions.

Reasonable accommodations will be made available to assist persons with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

*Essential functions of the job

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Salary

$20 - $22 per hour