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A. JOB DESCRIPTION:
Provide personal care support with people with disabilities. Provide transportation for people with disabilities. Perform simple office dues. Must work from a foundation based on the ethics, advocacy, and integrity reflective of consumer control and independence.

B. QUALIFICATIONS/BACKGROUND REQUIRED:
• Ability to relate to persons with disabilities.
• Ability to be discreet and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to perform personal assistance duties.
• Ability to assist people with disabilities to transfer from one surface to another.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 75 pounds.
• Computer literate.
• Virginia driver’s license.

C. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Assist staff with reasonable accommodations.
• Assist participants and staff with personal assistance needs.
• Complete clerical assignments in an accurate and timely manner.
• Assist with meeting space setup.
• Perform light cleaning of office.
• Drive ECI vehicles.
• Perform other duties as assigned.


D. Supervisor: Director of Advocacy and Services
• Full-Time Position (32 hours/week) plus Benefits. Annual Salary Range- $13.50-14.50 an hour
• Endependence Center (ECI) is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
• Submit Cover Letter and Resume by to:

A. JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Service Coordinator level position at the Center works directly with Center participants and, as required, with family and other service providers to assist them in achieving their independent living goals. Service Coordinators provide a wide range of activities which could include counseling, mentoring, case management, skills training and other one-on-one services needed as it relates to public health, transition and diversion from high-risk congregate settings, access to services that will promote community living, and activates that address social isolation, social determinants of health and other activities that promote the well-being of people with disabilities. The Service Coordinator also performs services in the community as required which could include activities such as technical assistance, outreach presentations, community training and systems advocacy. The Services Coordinator position has a variety of titles based on the funding source regulations and specifications. The contract deliverables of the funding source that funds the program under which the Service Coordinator is employed determines the job title and the specific job duties.

B. QUALIFICATIONS/BACKGROUND REQUIRED:
• Experience within the disability community required.
• Human Service degree is preferred; however, experience can substitute for some education.
• Requires strong knowledge of disability service resources and issues.
• Personal experience with a disability is preferred either by the coordinator or with a family member, however, it is not required.
• Experience working in human service field and in a counseling or case management position preferred.
• Must work from a foundation based on the ethics, advocacy, and integrity reflective of consumer control and independence.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• Other qualifications may be required by the funding source that funds this Service Coordinator position.

C. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Assist participants to explore, identify and establish personal independent living goals and to develop an individualized plan of action steps needed to accomplish these goals.
• Document interaction with participant and record services provided.
• Enter service units into required data collection system.
• Lift 25 Pounds
• Use a Tape Measure
• Climb Stairs
• Maneuver around furniture in small spaces
• Use basic accessibility standards to develop home modification plans
• Serve as a positive role model and be willing to share personal experiences with similar life experiences.
• Coordinate with other family members and service providers as needed at the discretion of the participant.
• Attend all staff meetings and staff trainings as required.
• Provide Information and Referral services as needed.
• Work effectively in the “team approach” and consumer-directed philosophy of services.
• Participate in any direct service and community service required of this position of the funding source.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor,
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

 

D. Supervisor:  Director of Advocacy and Services 
• Full-Time Position (32 hours/week) plus Benefits. Annual Salary Range- $18-21 an hour
• Persons with a disability are encourage to apply.
• Endependence Center (ECI) is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) 
• Submit Cover Letter and Resume by to:

 

This position provides support to the Endependence Center’s Ticket to Work (TTW) program as an Employment Network. This position will work with people with disabilities receiving SSI/SSDI benefits that are seeking employment utilizing the Social Security Ticket-To-Work Program. Primary responsibilities include assignment of ticketholders (beneficiaries), assistance with job placement, monthly or quarterly contact to check-in, offer support, and collect paystubs. Additional responsibilities of this position may include contact with employers and outreach. Other qualifications may be required by the funding source that funds this position.


A. JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Employment Coordinator position works directly with Center participants and as required, with family and other service providers to assist them in achieving their employment goals.  The Employment Coordinator provides a wide range of activities which could include counseling, mentoring, case management, skills training and other one-on-one services needed.  The Employment Coordinator also performs services in the community as required which could include activities such as collaboration/networking, technical assistance, outreach presentations, community training and systems advocacy. Some travel required for presentations and meetings in outlying areas.


B. QUALIFICATIONS/BACKGROUND REQUIRED:
• Must pass SSA Suitability Clearance and criminal and child protective services background checks.
• Human Services degree is preferred; however, experience can substitute for some education.
• Must have significant experience working with and interacting with people with disabilities for at least one year.
• Experience with career counseling, job development, job placement and providing employment supports preferred.
• Basic knowledge of the various Social Security Work Incentives and Ticket-to-Work program for people with disabilities.
• Understanding of the independent living philosophy, disability rights, and the employment provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Understanding of the resources for people with disabilities related to employment, transportation, assistive technology, and financial resources.
• Basic knowledge of the various organizations/programs available for people with disabilities (i.e., SSA, DARS, disAbility Law Center of VA, Medicaid, etc.).
• Computer proficiency with typing skills of at least 40 wpm and with the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience navigating & researching on the Internet for employment related resources
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including spelling & grammar 
• Strong interpersonal, communication and math skills.
• Personal experience with a disability is preferred either by the coordinator or with a family member, however, it is not required.
• Persons with a disability are encouraged to apply. 


C. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Respond to all new/potential inquiries and questions related to the Ticket to Work program;
• Pre-screen for participation in ECI’s Ticket to Work Program via telephone and email;
• Provide consistent and ongoing case management services to assigned caseload related to job placement and retention services;
• Maintain proper information and documentation of all contacts as required by Social Security monthly in database and SSA required forms (emails, phone calls, messages, faxes, etc.).
• Refer qualified applicants to employers, assist with job applications as needed and conduct necessary follow-up when applicants are placed in a position;
• Make referral to the TTW WIPA program for information on the effects of employment income on all public and/or private benefits the beneficiary receives;
• Provide career counseling and/or job coaching;
• Provide on-going support as beneficiaries increase their earned income and reduce their dependency on benefits;
• Perform outreach activities, as assigned, to identify candidates for the program;
• Contribute to program-related activities (i.e. reports, articles), as needed; and
• Perform other duties as assigned 

 


D. Supervisor:  Director of Employment Programs
• Full-Time Position (32 hours/week) plus Benefits. Annual Salary Range- $18-$22 an hour
• Persons with a disability are encourage to apply
• Endependence Center (ECI) is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) 
• Submit Cover Letter and Resume by February 23,2024, to:


Linda Johnson ljohnson@endependence.org
Endependence Center, Inc. Fax:  757-395-4268
6300 E Virginia Beach Blvd
Norfolk, VA 23502

 


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