Position Overview
The Independent Living Coordinator provides the five core services of Independent Living to individuals with disabilities who are either living in the community, or are in a period of transition towards independent living.
Responsibilities
- Assessment of an individual’s ability and service needs to live independently.
- Provision of the 5 core services of independent living: information and referral, IL skills training, peer counseling, advocacy, and transition.
- Coordination of services with state and community-based agencies.
- Develop and periodically review an Independent Living Service Plan with assigned consumers.
- Participation in community outreach and advocacy representation activities of the center.
- Documentation of work through narrative and web-based data management programs.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a human service field, or equivalent work experience.
- 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
- Full Time
- Day shift: Monday – Friday
- In-Person
Salary
$42,000 – $44,000 annually, depending upon experience
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
To Apply
- Email a cover letter and resume to info@mwcil.org.
- Or mail a cover letter and resume to: MetroWest Center for Independent Living, 1 Clarks Hill, Suite 200, Framingham, MA 01702
- Questions? Call us at (508) 875-7853