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Independent Living- Youth Transitions Specialist

Reports to: Executive Director

Location: Loveland

Status: Full time- 32 hours/Non-Exempt, M-Th

Salary: $25 hourly

The mission of Disabled Resource Services (DRS) is to empower individuals with disabilities in our community to achieve their maximum level of independence at home and in the community by setting and achieving goals, enhancing self-esteem, self-advocacy, and providing peer support and education.

As a Colorado state-certified Center for Independent Living, we believe that advocating for yourself with support from your peers is the path to living a fulfilling, independent life. We serve people with all types disabilities: physical, visual, auditory, cognitive, or mental/emotional free of charge (except for our low-cost medical equipment rental program).

At DRS, we strive to create safe spaces where our clients are free to be their full, authentic selves. Staff members should believe in and adhere to DRS’ values of: Independence, Support, Compassion, Collaboration, knowledge, and Respect.

Basic Function:

This position supports Disabled Resource Services and its mission by assisting adults with disabilities in achieving their maximum level of independence through the provision of the 5 core services.  (Individual and Systems Advocacy, Information and Referrals, Transition services, Peer Mentorship and Independent Living skills training)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement an Independent Living Plan in partnership with the person with a disability and in their preferred mode of communication
• Develop and implement a youth transitions program
• Work with the courts and youth defendants on completing court ordered goals
• Establish and maintain a working relationship with the Poudre Valley and Thompson School Districts transitions team
• Establish and maintain a partnership with the Landing and the Matthews house.
• Establish and maintain files
• Connect and coordinate with other service providers within the community
• Complete all required data entry and paperwork for statistical tracking
• Learn and keep up to date on disability laws for advocacy purposes
• Refer people to community resources/services and stay current on knowledge about resources
• Maintain progress notes, goals and services in database
• Advocate with people with disabilities on various issues and empower people with disabilities to become self-advocate
• Work with individuals on setting and achieving their independent living goals
• Perform community outreach and agency promotional activities
• Conduct presentations regarding a variety of topics to large and small groups
• Maintain an understanding of benefits and employment
• Keep current on Disability laws, Social Security laws, Medicare, Medicaid and others
• Assist with grants when necessary
• Attend all trainings
• Attend all staff meetings

Qualifications: Minimum 2-years relevant experience working with people with disabilities.

Specific qualifications include:

• BA or higher in social work, psychology, or other related field
• Group facilitation experience and familiarity with group dynamics and group management.
• Ability to travel as needed for direct services and outreach events.
• Working knowledge of disabilities and disability-related issues.
• Ability to represent DRS and outreach to the community and public.
• Working knowledge of Social Security benefits, Medicare, Medicaid, TANF, A.N.D and other types of benefits

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bi-lingual in a foreign language or ASL
• Personal experience with a disability

ADDITIONAL

Must pass a background check

Must have a valid Driver’s License and car insurance

TO APPLY: Please email cover letter, resume and 3 references to:  Denise Mullhaupt, Executive Director at denise.m@drsnoco.org

Disabled Resource Services is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities

Job Description

Consumer Services Coordinator

Reports to: Executive Director

Location: Loveland

Status: Full Time, 32 hours a week/ Non-exempt

Salary: $17 Hourly

Basic Function:

This position supports Disabled Resource Services and its mission by assisting the community and people with disabilities with answering phones, greeting consumers, providing information and referrals, general office work, and durable medical equipment (DME).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• First -Contact Advocacy-answer phones, direct calls, take messages and greet visitors using an active supportive and empowering approach.
• Information Distribution-providing consumers with information and referral resources.
• Data Management- logging initial inquiries into CIL’s tracking database to ensure compliance with federal and state reporting requirements
• Operate office machines such as computers, printers, scanners, copiers and phone system
• Initial Intake & Triage-Identifying consumers immediate goals and directing them to the right Independent Living Specialist.
• General office duties such as copying, making files and filing.
• Conduct monthly consumer surveys to ensure compliance with state reporting requirements.
• Assisting consumers with printing, signing, and mailing SSI/SSDI or other documents
• Create and maintain a loan closet inventory
• Clean/sanitize all equipment when donated or returned if needed.
• Test, evaluate, and classify excess or in-use medical equipment and determine serviceability, condition, and disposition;
• Ensure DME area is clean and organized with all equipment put away (they cannot be in kitchen, block aisles, doorways, or halls) in the DME area;
• Assist DME customers with equipment demonstration and loading equipment rentals as necessary

QUALIFICATIONS

Six months’ experience in a similar setting with similar duties. Ideal qualifications: experience working with people with disabilities and with general office work and knowledge of Durable Medical Equipment

Skills:

• Problem solving and multitasking skills
• Detail-oriented with organizational skills
• Team player and the ability to take direction

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Personal experience with a disability
• Knowledge of durable medical equipment

Additionally

• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Must have a valid ID or Colorado Driver’s License

TO APPLY: Please email cover letter, resume and 3 references to:  Denise Mullhaupt, Executive Director at denise.m@drsnoco.org

DRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:  Disabled Resource Services is dedicated to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race, gender or gender ID, sexual orientation, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, marital status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to empower a qualified candidate with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.