Employment Opportunities

Independent Living Coordinator – Deaf Services (Part-time)

Reports to: Program Manager

Purpose:

To establish and work with consumers on personal goals for independence, including advocating for, and the coordination of, appropriate services for increased independence in the home and community.

Duties:

• Assess the independent living needs of persons with disability who contact OSCIL for assistance and set priorities for service provision.
• Provide direct IL services to consumers, in consumer’s homes and at the OSCIL office (Information and Referral, Direct Skills Training, Advocacy and Peer Support).
• Assist consumers with connection to community resources, transportation and housing options, and assist with the acquisition of assistive technology, as indicated in the consumer’s IL Plan.
•  May be required to work as a team with other OSCIL staff in the provision of services, assisting with communication clarification.
• Advocate for and coordinate appropriate services for increased independence in home and community.
• Regularly document all activity into agency’s data management  
• System and provide monthly or quarterly reports to the Program Manager, as requested.
• May be required to provide crisis intervention.
• Other duties as indicated by the Program Manager.

Qualifications:

• Must be fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) and have an understanding of Deaf culture.
• Minimum of Associate’s Degree in Human Services field.  Will consider candidate without degree with relevant work experience.
• Must have prior experience working with the Deaf community.
• Two or more years’ experience in addressing the needs of people with disabilities.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel to consumer homes to provide service. (OSCIL serves state-wide)
• Must possess excellent written communication skills, and be comfortable speaking in front of small groups.
• Must be able to work independently and under pressure and possess skills at setting priority for task accomplishment.
• Possess an understanding of the laws that effect persons with disability is helpful, but not required.
• Must be able to pass a BCI check.

Hours:  Part-time position:  21 hours per week