The Independent Living Center of the North Shore and Cape Ann, Inc. is currently seeking applicants for the following open position:
Independent Living Peer Guide
Employment Classification: Full-time Regular, non-exempt
Work Site: Main Office and Branch offices (Cape Ann and North of Boston)
General Statement of Duties: Provide independent living direct services. Demonstrate professional conduct, and sustain technical proficiency in all work areas. Promote and preserve Independent Living philosophy and consumer control.
Supervision Received: Director of Access And Advocacy
Supervision Exercised: None
General Statement of Duties and Responsibilities as assigned by Supervisor:
- As per contracts and Agency plan provide core services as follows:
- Provide Information & Referral services;
- Provide intake and assessment of eligibility;
- Provide peer counseling and independent living skills training services;
- Provide individual and community advocacy services.
- Provide service coordination services
- Maintain accurate Consumer Service Records (CSR) following all ILCNSCA policies, procedures, and standards.
- Develop and periodically review an Independent Living Service Plan with each consumer who has a current CSR.
- Accurate CSR data collection and daily data entry.
- Facilitate peer groups.
- Assist with access issues.
- Meet contract deliverables.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports as required.
- Perform other tasks, as requested by supervisor or Executive Director.
- Represent agency at meetings as assigned for collaboration and networking.
- Provide Outreach services to persons with disabilities who are living in institutions regarding options and resources available for them to live in the community.
- Provide Community Education public presentations to businesses, legislators, and social services agencies and staff.
- Coordinate distribution of information to Staff and Community on particular subjects.
- Seek supervision and training as needed.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor Degree in Human Services, a related field, or equivalent life experience.
- Person with disability and/or with skills necessary to establish effective peer relationships.
- Computer literate in Microsoft Office word processing, database, spreadsheet, and email applications.
- Knowledge of Federal, State and local agencies serving people with disabilities.
- Knowledge of service delivery systems.
- Commitment and skills to work as part of ILCNSCA team.
- Responsible for own transportation.
- Bi-lingual English/Spanish desired.
- Must be committed to Independent Living Philosophy and the IL paradigm.
Salary: $13.00 per hour to start.
Hours: 35 hours per week.
Benefits: As stated in agency Employee Manual.
Review Policy: Supervisor will complete performance appraisal with employee at the completion of a three-month probation period. Job duties and assignments will be reviewed at this time. Thereafter, performance appraisals will be completed and reviewed annually.
ILCNSCA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages persons with disabilities, women, and persons of color to apply for this position.
Please submit resume and cover letter to:
Shawn McDuff, Director of Access and Advocacy
Independent Living Center of the North Shore and Cape Ann, Inc.
27 Congress St., Suite 107, Salem, MA 01970
(978) 741-0077 Ext. 14
E-mail: smcduff@ilcnsca.org
