Independent Living Generalist
Fairbanks, AK - USA
Job Summary
Access Alaska Inc. is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a full-time Independent Living Advocate Position with our Fairbanks Office. An Ideal candidate will have strong communication and problem solving skills and be familiar with the community resources. This position will actively assist people experiencing disabilities to live independently in the community of their choice by establishing and achieving goals related to physical emotional economic and overall independence. The Independent Living Advocate works alongside consumers to overcome barriers and acquire life skills so they can succeed with their self-identified objectives. This position provides information and guidance related to various types of vocational educational housing transportation and other community resources. The Independent Living Advocates will engage in development of goal plans; networking and outreach i the community timely data entry ad provide referrals as needed.
Essential Functions
NOTE:Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Goal Development
Independent LivingSkill Training
Service Coordination
Advocacy
Engagement inaCenter for Independent Livings five core services: Peer Support Individual and Systems Advocacy Information and Referral Independent Living Skills Training and Transition.
Education and Experience
BA/BS in Human Services preferred; Two (4) years of college or equivalent work experience.
Experience working directly with clients or consumers.
Mental health experiencepreferred.
Expectations
Maintain Confidentiality Integrity Honesty Professionalism Excellent Work Ethic Able to Maintain Boundaries Support of AAIs Mission Vision and Values
Equipment
Database Website UseVideo Conferencing Computer Phone Copier Printer Scanner Fax MachineCIL Suite
Rate of Pay
$22.86 to $24.81DOE
Full-TimeNon-Exempt
Access Alaska Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Access Alaska Inc. makes every effort to ensure that in every phase of its recruitment and selection processes equal employment opportunity is provided to all individuals regardless of race color genetics sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation age religion marital status change in marital status pregnancy parenthood disability national origin or citizenship or veterans Inc. is an at-will employer.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
In pursuit of our mission, we offer a wide range of services designed to give Alaskans with disabilities the tools and resources they need to improve independence, self-confidence, knowledge, skills and access to community resources. We also work at the community level to reduce attit ... View more