Empowerment Advocate: Part-Time IL Coordinator

Disability Connections; Dublin (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Disability Connections in Dublin, GA, is seeking a Part-Time Independent Living Coordinator to strengthen our presence in Dublin and surrounding communities. This role focuses on advocacy, information, and resource coordination for people with disabilities, helping them pursue goals and access supports.

The position emphasizes person-directed planning, outreach, and collaboration with the Main Office while promoting independence and self-determination in the community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Personal experience with disability is strongly valued.
• Experience working with people with disabilities is preferred.
• Knowledge of Dublin and surrounding communities is beneficial.
• Relevant experience may include disability services, advocacy, peer support, community outreach.
• College education welcomed but not required.

Responsibilities

• Meet with people with disabilities to identify priorities, goals, barriers, and next steps.
• Provide Information and Resource Referral, advocacy, peer support, Independent Living Skills Training, and transition-related services as assigned.
• Support consumers in developing and reviewing Independent Living goals or plans.
• Provide information about disability-related services, benefits, housing, transportation, assistive technology, employment, education, and other community resources.
• Support consumers in understanding their rights and developing self-advocacy skills.
• Respect each person’s right to make informed choices and take reasonable risks.
• Provide services on a cross-disability basis to people with different disabilities, backgrounds, ages, and communication styles.

Skills

Community outreach

Advocacy

Resource coordination

Peer support

Education

High school diploma or GED

College education welcomed

Tools

Microsoft Office

Slack

Asana

Job description

Disability Connections in Dublin, GA, is seeking a Part-Time Independent Living Coordinator to strengthen our presence in Dublin and surrounding communities. This role focuses on advocacy, information, and resource coordination for people with disabilities, helping them pursue goals and access supports.

The position emphasizes person-directed planning, outreach, and collaboration with the Main Office while promoting independence and self-determination in the community.