Disability Services Advocate & Community Navigator

Lifespan; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible schedules

Paid training

Health benefits

401k / 403b match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lifespan is seeking a dedicated individual to help people with disabilities live, work, and participate in their communities. You will coordinate community resources, assist in ISP goals, and support housing and furnishings choices while advocating for participants.

Responsibilities include counseling, training on self-directed services, and flexible scheduling to meet participants' needs. Training is provided, with a strong emphasis on safety and independent living.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license for a minimum of two consecutive years.
• Criminal record and healthcare registry check required.
• Pass driving record check if providing transportation.

Responsibilities

• Inform and coordinate community resources among primary, preventive, and chronic care providers.
• Assist in locating non-Medicaid community supports and ISP-related resources.
• Assist in locating housing options and furnishings for personal residence.
• Provide instruction and counseling guiding problem solving and decision making.
• Advocate on behalf of the participant.
• Support the participant in ISP preparation and implementation.
• Provide training on the Individual and Family Directed Supports Option if applicable.
• Coordinate with Financial Supports Services for self-directed budgets.
• Assist with developing staff schedules and outlining duties for self-directed services.
• Explain staff qualifications, documentation, and record-keeping requirements.

Skills

Instruction & counseling

Advocacy

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hoyer lift

Gait belt

Job description

Lifespan is seeking a dedicated individual to help people with disabilities live, work, and participate in their communities. You will coordinate community resources, assist in ISP goals, and support housing and furnishings choices while advocating for participants.

Responsibilities include counseling, training on self-directed services, and flexible scheduling to meet participants' needs. Training is provided, with a strong emphasis on safety and independent living.