Independent Living Specialist/Minority Outreach

 Goal 1:

Outreach into the Spanish speaking community to assist with increased access to Independent Living Services and assist with direct service provision that supports individual goals related to increased independence.

Outreach Duties:

§         Provide language assistance to enable consumer to access Center services, including  in consumers’ homes and at the OSCIL office.

§         Assist in the development of Center informational materials in Spanish.

§         Identify appropriate publications to target underserved populations.

§         Participate in informational displays, presentations and exhibits at community centers, senior citizens centers and other locations serving minority populations.  

Goal 2:

To establish and work with consumers to address personal goals for increased independence, including assisting with housing goals, i.e., new locations and/or maintaining independence in their current residential setting.   

Duties:

§           Evaluate/assess the independent living needs of persons with disabilities who contact OSCIL, and set priorities for service provision.

§           Work with consumers to address accessible housing goals; search for accessible, affordable housing, as well as provide coordination and assistance with OSCIL’s Home Access Program to keep people in the home of their choice.

§           Provide monthly and quarterly reports to the Program Director.

§           Other duties as indicated by the Program Director or Executive Director.

Qualifications:

·                    Must be bilingual – Spanish

·                    Occupational Therapist Assistant Certification

·                    Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel statewide.

·                    Possess excellent written and oral communication skills.

·                    Must be able to work independently and ability to set priorities for task accomplishment.

·                    2 to 3 years work experience in minority outreach preferred. 

 

Hours: 21 hours per week   $15.00 to $17.00 per hour. Health Benefits

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

 Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

 

Send Resume and Cover Letter by June 23, 2010 (via email, fax or mail) to:

 

OSCIL

1944 Warwick Ave.

Warwick, RI 02889

Fax:  401-738-1083

Email:  lshaffer@oscil.org

 

Posted: June 8, 2010