Information & Referral Coordinator
Fort Wayne, IN - USA
Job Summary
JOB OPENING
The League
Independent Living Division
Information & Referral Coordinator
The Independent Living division of The League is seeking a dedicated hard-working and self-motivated Information & Referral Coordinator to provide information and referral to consumers staff businesses organizations and the community at large. The ideal candidate should have a strong work-ethic excellent customer service and problem-solving skills and be motivated to serve our community . Prefer a qualified person with a disability .
Conducts initial assessment to determine consumer s individual needs to determine if The League provides services that can assist the consumer.
Connect individuals with disabilities to community resources beyond The Leagues services.
Conducts research to assist other League staff members in their efforts to provide l&R services.
Provides resource information regarding housing healthcare transportation and/or adaptive equipment.
Educates consumers on civil rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Facilitates public presentations to promote The Leagues mission and disability issues
Participates in individual and systems advocacy.
Provides individual peer support.
Coordinates the Christmas Bureau assistance program for The Leagues consumers.
Represents the League at community health fairs conducting public education awareness and outreach activities.
Administers the Leagues consumer data collection system including new staff profile setup data review retrieval reporting staff training consumer survey entry and procedures management.
Assist in consumer information file audits.
Bachelors degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Prefer a qualified person with a disability.
As a full-time member of our staff you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
$4/mo. for employee Health Insurance (only $48.00 a year!) with a $3000 Health Reimbursement Account
FREE employee dental coverage long-term disability and salary-based group life insurance
Optional benefits include vision voluntary life insurance critical illness and accident insurance
Bonus structure based on employee and program performance
Employee retirement investments can begin on day 1 and after two Decembers the company will contribute 4.5% of the employees gross salary into a Simplified Employer (Retirement) Plan.
14 paid holidays paid vacation after 6 months 2 personal days upon hire and sick time accrues monthly.
Required Experience:
IC
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