Job: Independent Living Coordinator

February 14, 2022 Sue Rorke

MWCIL currently has 2 openings for Independent Living Coordinators

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 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

  • 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

To Apply

  • Email a cover letter and resume to ssimone@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