Work With DEC!

Disability Empowerment Center

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Independent Living Coordinator

Supervision____________________________________________________________________

Reports to the Executive Director

General Responsibilities

The Independent Living Coordinator provides assistance to consumers through individual/group skills training, advocacy, information and referral, and service coordination for 40 hours a week in the Lancaster area. 

Principal Duties

Within the guidelines of the DEC’s policies and procedures, the Independent Living Coordinator will:

• Assists in development of partnerships with agencies, organizations, and businesses that support the Hispanic community
• Provides training to educate community partners about CIL services and collects results/feedback
• Assists in translation of documents into Spanish
• Assists in distribution of information 
• Conduct independent living assessments with consumers.
• Assist consumers in the development and implementation of independent living goals.
• Promote the Independent Living philosophy.
• Provide peer and/or supportive services to consumers and/or families.
• Provide advocacy services, as appropriate.
• Provide information and referral services to consumers and the public.
• Provide technical assistance to agencies and community groups.
• Maintain familiarity with services available to DEC consumers including eligibility requirements and appeal procedures.
• Assist with marketing of DEC services through the development and maintenance of inter-agency contracts and relationships.
• Attend and participate in trainings, conferences, workshops, and seminars.
• Prepare necessary monthly forms, narratives, and documentation.
• Assist in the development of trainings for consumers and the public.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Reasonable accommodations will be made for people with disabilities.

• Degree in a field of study relevant to the provision of Independent Living Services preferred, or at least two years of experience in the direct delivery of human services.
• Personal experience in independent living and/or working with persons with disabilities preferred. 
• Experience with community organization activities.
• Experience facilitating and working with groups.
• Working knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Basic computer skills. Proficiency in Microsoft WORD and Excel.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work independently.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Able to travel, preferably with own transportation. 

Wage and Hour Law Status

Non Exempt/Hourly

Resumes can be sent to Jaclyn M. Nagle, Executive Director, Disability Empowerment Center, 941 Wheatland Avenue, Suite B-1 Lancaster, PA 17603.

Disability Empowerment Center (DEC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  DEC does not discriminate in regards to race, creed, religion, gender, age, marital status, sexual identity/orientation, national origin, or disability status.