Independent Living Coordinator

Independent Living Coordinator 

Position overview: The Independent Living Coordinator provides the five core services: Advocacy, Skills training, Peer support, Information and Referral and Transitions to individuals with disabilities who are either living or transitioning towards living in the community.

Responsibilities:

• Assessment of an individual's ability and service needs to live independently.
• Provides information and referral services.
• Provides Independent Living skills training. 
• Supports consumers in advocating for themselves.
• Coordination of services with state and community-based agencies.
• Supports goal setting and the development and review an Independent Living Service Plan with consumers.
• Participation in community outreach and advocacy representation activities of the center.
• Documents services and activities in database in a timely manner.
• May be assigned to work on specialized projects or contracts including but not limited to: supporting individuals with employment goals, coordinating long-term supports and services, supporting individuals with mental health and substance use disabilities, working on systems advocacy and/or community access surveying. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in social work, human services, sociology, psychology, or related field. This requirement may be substituted for two years’ experience in human services.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement service delivery systems, policies, and procedures.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact with diverse populations.
• Personal knowledge of disability issues preferred.
• Working knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office applications.
• Fluency in Spanish, both verbal and written, preferred
• Ability to make home visits where physical access may be problematic.
• Must have own reliable transportation and current MA driver's license.

Hours: 37.5 Hours – Full Time 

Location: Framingham, MA 

Salary:  $42,000 – $44,000 annually, depending upon experience 

Benefits: 

• 2 weeks paid vacation (increases with length of service)
• 3 personal days
• 13 holidays
• 12 sick days
• Health and dental (80% paid by agency for individuals)  
• 401 (K) retirement plans available  
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, and group life insurance 

How to apply: Email both cover letter and resume to: ssimone@mwcil.org