JOB OPENING

The League

for the Blind & Disabled

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 .

Essential Duties/Skills/Responsibilities/Qualifications

·         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 League's 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 League's mission and disability issues

·         Participates in individual and systems advocacy.

·         Provides individual peer support.

·         Coordinates the Christmas Bureau assistance program for The League's consumers.

·         Represents the League at community health fairs, conducting public education, awareness and outreach activities.

·         Administers the League's 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.

·         Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Prefer a qualified person with a disability.

Benefits of Joining Our Team

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 $3,000 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 employee's 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.

Starting Hourly Wage between $18 - $21, based on qualifications and experience Qualified Candidates Should Apply through The League at https://theleague.easyapply.co

Application Deadline: July 31 or until filled                  

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