Job Title: IL Advocate/(ADRC) Resource Specialist & Pre-screener
Part Time (20hrs/week)
Department: Independent Living /ADRC
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Ketchikan Program Director
Location: Ketchikan
Summary of Position: Provide independent living services to persons who experience a disability and coordinate these services with other programs, agencies and individuals. Additionally, be the face of the ADRC in southern southeast, providing options counseling to those living with a disability as well as seniors and caregivers and conducting Medicaid Waiver Prescreens when indicated.
Responsibilities & Duties:
§ Administer ADRC pre-screening services for ALI & APDD waiver-seeking applicants.
§ Provide public, private, community and other stakeholder presentations regarding the presence of ADRC services available
§ Complete reports, consumer/caller notes, and other documentation including reports in a timely and thorough manner
§ Provide information and referral (Options Counseling) to consumers, family members and other agencies
§ Carry out individual and systems advocacy
§ Work with consumers to facilitate independent living plan goals and objectives
§ Assist consumers in transition from institutional care to home environment
§ Develop appropriate consumer community support systems
§ Provide outreach and support to rural communities through travel as well as telephonically
§ Develop, assist, and facilitate consumer peer support groups
§ Prepare grant applications and reports as needed for individual consumer funds
§ Work with Veteran’s who have chosen to take part in Veteran-Directed Home and Community Based Services Program.
§ Advocate for the development of community resources in the Ketchikan service area
§ Assist in any and all fundraising activities at SAIL
§ Other duties as assigned
Skills & Experience Required:
§ Embraces the Independent Living Philosophy
§ Serves as a role model for consumers of independent living
§ Ability to work independently and as a team
§ Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
§ Expertise with personal computers
§ Bachelors Degree in Human Services or related field
§ OR – equivalent experience with issues and activities directly related to independent living philosophy
Preferable, but not required skills and experience:
§ Knowledge of rural Alaska lifestyle and challenges
§ Knowledge of Native Alaskan Cultures and traditional values
Core Competencies:
§ Ability to be flexible
§ Ability to communicate and work well with a variety of individuals
§ Ability to problem solve situations as they arise
§ Ability to work well in a team setting
§ Sense of humor in a variety of situations
Work environment: SAIL offers a family friendly work environment. All offices are casual. We encourage open and honest communication between team members. The work environment is positive and friendly. Ketchikan is located in a temperate rainforest. Rain is common all year. Summers are marked by up to 18 hours of daylight while winters daylight may be as little as 6 hours a day. Most work is done in an office setting.
NOTES: Some travel possible. SAIL is open to flexible schedules whenever possible. Southeast Alaska Independent Living (SAIL) is an at-will employer.
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Juneau, AK: 322 Hospital Dr Suite 300, 99801, 1.800.478. SAIL, ph/tty: 907.586.4920, fx: 907.586.4980
Ketchikan, AK: 602 Dock St, Suite 107, 99901, 1.888.452.SAIL, ph/tty: 907.225.4735, fx: 907.225.4753
Sitka, AK: 514 Lake St, Suite C, 99835, ph/tty: 907.747.6859, fx: 907.747.6783
Haines, AK 216 Dalton St, Suite 133, 99827 ph:907.766.3297, fx:907.766.3254