Independent Living Advocate

$50.00 Bonus at Hire
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 $50.00 Bonus at Hire

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.

Position is open until filled.

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.