Independent Living Advocate Anchorage
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Independent Living Advocate Anchorage
Access Alaska Inc.
We strongly encourage persons who experience a disability to apply!
Mandatory COVID-19 Mitigation Protocol
For the safety of our Employees, Consumers, and Visitors
Offices remain open by appointment only. Staff, consumers, and visitors must complete COVID-19 mitigation protocols when accessing Access Alaska Inc.’s Community Centers. All employees, consumers, and visitors must wear a face covering, wash hands upon entry to the Center, check in/out with front desk, have temperature taken, and complete COVID-19 questionnaire.
Access Alaska is seeking a qualified individual to fill a full-time Independent Living Advocate position. An ideal candidate will have strong communication and problem-solving skills and be familiar with community resources. This position will actively assist persons 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. Independent Living Advocate will engage in development of goal plans; networking and outreach in the community, timely data entry, and provide referrals as needed.
Essential Functions
NOTE: Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Goal Development
Independent Living Skill Training
Service Coordination
Advocacy
Engagement in a Center for Independent Living’s five core services: Peer Support, Individual and Systems Advocacy, Information and Referral, Independent Living Skills Training, and Transition.
Position Requirements
BA/BS in Human Services preferred; Two (2) years of college or equivalent work experience.
Experience working directly with clients or consumers.
Mental health experience preferred.
Expectations
Maintain Confidentiality ▪ HIPAA ▪ Integrity ▪ Honesty ▪ Professionalism ▪ Excellent Work Ethic ▪ Able to Maintain Boundaries ▪ Support of AAI’s Mission Vision and Values
Equipment
Database ▪ Website Use ▪ Video Conferencing ▪ Computer ▪ Phone ▪ Copier ▪ Printer ▪ Scanner ▪ Fax Machine ▪ CIL Suite
Rate of Pay
$17.24 - $21.21 DOE
Full Time Non-Exempt
Benefits
Paid Time Off, 10 paid holidays, 3 days paid Bereavement, ICHRA Medical Plan, Vision, Dental, Life and AD&D insurance, 403-b with OneAmerica, Supplemental insurances available with Colonial.
To Apply: Please submit a resume, and cover letter to ttaylor@accessalaska.org .
Position is open until filled.
Job Description
Summary/Objective To assist persons experiencing a disability to live independently within the community of their choice and to achieve physical, emotional, and economic independence.
Engaging in the…
Five Core Services
Peer Support
Individual and Systems Advocacy
Information and Referral
Independent Living Skills Training
Transition
Essential Functions
Goal Development
Assesses the consumer’s long- and short-term needs and goals during the initial contact. Establishes eligibility or makes appropriate timely referrals with consistent follow-up. Helps consumers develop an Independent Living (IL) Plan that reflects their individual goals and needs; structures the IL Plan, completes appropriate documentation, and establishes individual goals; assists consumers to acquire the specialized skills or increased capacities needed to implement their IL plan.
Skills Training
Structures and provides consumer training based on individual goals or service requests.
Schedules or facilitates appropriate training, concentrating on home and community-based IL skill development and individual responsibility.
Helps consumers access resources and information including multi-agency collaboration and education regarding their rights, how to self-advocate for their needs, and how to complete the administrative process and paperwork needed to secure those services.
Provides vocational and employment skill building activities (i.e. resume writing, interview skills, professionalism, job search skills) to assist consumers to find and sustain consistent work.
Service Coordination
Available to help develop timely solutions to disability and daily living barriers.
Assists with locating and contacting peers, professionals, and role models in the community to ensure timely integrated service delivery; and refers consumers to appropriate services.
Attends community events and meetings related to IL issues and services as assigned by supervisory staff.
Coordinates daily and weekly schedule with consumers and other staff; routinely reviews service plans with Supervisor.
Helps provide consumers with access to Assistive Technology, Computer lab and additional Access Alaska equipment.
May help prepare and assemble equipment for consumers and assist with checking equipment in and out of our Loan Closet.
Assists with the facilitation of Peer Support Groups as assigned by supervisor. Enters goals, all contacts and demographic information in system thoroughly, accurately, and consistently.
Available and responsive to assist walk-in consumers.
Advocacy
Participates in efforts that empower people with disabilities to create lasting system changes.
Conducts meetings/workshops to heighten awareness & respect for personal disabilities. Provides testimony and letters of support for individual consumers.
Networks with community resources to ensure an understanding of Access Alaska’s services and the services available in the community for our consumers.
Assist consumers with personal advocacy tasks. Other duties as assigned.
Work Environment
Office, Home Office, and Community
Physical Demands
Prolonged Periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift 25 pounds at a time
Skills
Ability to use Teams and Zoom. Knowledge of community services. Public speaking and engagement. Good Time Management. Ability to Stay Organized. Excellent Written and Verbal Execution. Excellent People Skills. Empathy. Able to Maintain Professional Boundaries.
Core Expectations
Maintain Confidentiality. Maintain HIPAA. Integrity, Professionalism. Strong Work Ethic.
Support of Access Alaska Inc.’s Vision, Mission and Values.
Customer Focused Service
Equipment Used
General office equipment, Computers, and Electronics
Position Type
Non-exempt
Work Hours
Monday through Friday 8:00 to 5:00
Required Education-Training
2 years of college or equivalent topic specific training.
Preferred Education-Training
BS/BA in social Sciences
Experience Preferred
3 years in the health and human services field working directly with consumers, vocational or employment specialist working knowledge.
Working Authorization Access Alaska Inc. require completion of a State & Federal of Alaska fingerprint background check prior to starting work.
Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Job Description
Summary/Objective
To assist persons experiencing a disability to live independently within the community of their choice and to achieve physical, emotional, and economic independence.
Engaging consumers in the following services
Five Core Services
Peer Support
Individual and Systems Advocacy
Information and Referral
Independent Living Skills Training
Transition
Essential Functions
Goal Development
Assesses the consumer’s long- and short-term needs and goals during the initial contact. Establishes eligibility or makes appropriate timely referrals with consistent follow-up. Helps consumers develop an Independent Living (IL) Plan that reflects their individual goals and needs; structures the IL Plan, completes appropriate documentation, and establishes individual goals; assists consumers to acquire the specialized skills or increased capacities needed to implement their IL plan.
Skills Training
Structures and provides consumer training based on individual goals or service requests.
Schedules or facilitates appropriate training, concentrating on home and community-based IL skill development and individual responsibility.
Helps consumers access resources and information including multi-agency collaboration and education regarding their rights, how to self-advocate for their needs, and how to complete the administrative process and paperwork needed to secure those services.
Provides vocational and employment skill building activities (i.e. resume writing, interview skills, professionalism, job search skills) to assist consumers to find and sustain consistent work.
Service Coordination
Available to help develop timely solutions to disability and daily living barriers.
Assists with locating and contacting peers, professionals, and role models in the community to ensure timely integrated service delivery; and refers consumers to appropriate services.
Attends community events and meetings related to IL issues and services as assigned by supervisory staff.
Coordinates daily and weekly schedule with consumers and other staff; routinely reviews service plans with Supervisor.
Helps provide consumers with access to Assistive Technology, Computer lab and additional Access Alaska equipment.
May help prepare and assemble equipment for consumers and assist with checking equipment in and out of our Loan Closet.
Assists with the facilitation of Peer Support Groups as assigned by supervisor. Enters goals, all contacts and demographic information in system thoroughly, accurately, and consistently.
Available and responsive to assist walk-in consumers.
Advocacy
Participates in efforts that empower people with disabilities to create lasting system changes.
Conducts meetings/workshops to heighten awareness & respect for personal disabilities. Provides testimony and letters of support for individual consumers.
Networks with community resources to ensure an understanding of Access Alaska’s services and the services available in the community for our consumers.
Assist consumers with personal advocacy tasks. Other duties as assigned.
Work Environment
Office, Home Office, and Community
Physical Demands Prolonged Periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift 25 pounds at a time.
Skills
Ability to use Teams and Zoom. Knowledge of community services. Public speaking and engagement. Good Time Management. Ability to Stay Organized. Excellent Written and Verbal Execution. Excellent People Skills. Empathy. Able to Maintain Professional Boundaries.
Core Expectations
Maintain Confidentiality. Maintain HIPAA. Integrity, Professionalism. Strong Work Ethic.
Support of Access Alaska Inc.’s Vision, Mission and Values. Customer Focused Service.
Equipment Used
General office equipment, Computers, and Electronics.
Position Type
Non-exempt
Work Hours
Monday through Friday 8:00 to 5:00
Required Education-Training
2 years of college or equivalent topic specific training.
Preferred
BS/BA in Social Sciences
Experience Preferred
3 years in the health and human services field working directly with consumers.
Vocational or employment specialist working knowledge.
Working Authorization
Access Alaska Inc. require completion of a State & Federal of Alaska fingerprint background check prior to starting work.
Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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 veteran's status. Access Alaska, Inc. is an at-will employer.
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