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QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

• High School Diploma; human services or counseling experience; a degree is not required, but is a plus
• Personal experience with a disability as recognized by the ADA, and/or, experience equivalent to providing direct services to individuals with disabilities or disability-related issues
• Knowledge of disability rights and independent living philosophy
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to work effectively and efficiently independently
• Knowledge and understanding of case record documentation, and ability to maintain documentation in a timely and accurate manner
• Skills with personal computer including typing, data entry, managing information and ability to use e-mail and the Internet, to include experience with Microsoft Word
• Knowledge of community resources and ability to provide linkage to employment programs
• Possess and maintain valid Montana driver's license, vehicle insurance and ability to provide personal reliable transportation
• Satisfactorily pass Montana Driver of Motor Vehicles verification
• Satisfactorily pass a background check
• Experience with Excel, CIL SUITE and Access desired

DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Practice professional judgment and continue professional development
• Identity, promote, coordinate and deliver the five Independent Living Core Services (Individual and systems advocacy; information and referral; individual and group peer mentoring; independent living skills training and transition services including youth transition; and, diversion and transition from institutionalization)
• Identify and coordinate existing services that will assist individuals with disabilities in enhancing their goal of independent living
• Research community resources, programs, and providers; maintain up-to-date contact lists; provide l & R to consumers and individuals
• Work with individuals seeking services to develop a plan to meet their needs and goals for independent living
• Assist and advocate for the development of new programs/services for persons with disabilities to enhance independent living and consumer choice
• Develop broad knowledge in areas of housing, benefits, ADA, employment, transition services, transportation and other special areas of interest
• Conduct outreach in an 18 county service area
• Facilitate education and disability awareness activities and events
• Support agency operations

See job description for more information.

Full-time position working 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday.

$15.00 per hour. Benefits include: Employer paid health insurance, paid time off, dental insurance, and vision insurance.

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