Independent Living Advocate

access alaska; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Access Alaska Inc. in Anchorage is seeking a qualified candidate for a full-time Independent Living Advocate to assist people with disabilities to live independently in the community of their choice.

The role involves goal setting, life skills training, and navigating community resources to help clients achieve self-identified objectives. Ideal candidates will have strong communication and problem-solving abilities, familiarity with community resources, and a commitment to Access Alaska’s

Qualifications

• Maintain confidentiality and integrity in all interactions.
• Demonstrate honesty, professionalism and strong work ethic.
• Ability to maintain boundaries and follow mission values.

Responsibilities

• Goal development with clients and goal plan creation.
• Independent living skills training and service coordination.
• Advocacy and information referral within the community.
• Engage in Center for Independent Living core services.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Community resources

Education

BA/BS in Human Services

Two years college

Tools

Database

Video Conferencing

Computer

Phone

Job description

Access Alaska Inc. is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a full-time Independent Living Advocate Position with our Anchorage Office. An Ideal candidate will have strong communication and problem solving skills and be familiar with the community resources. This position will actively assist people 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. The Independent Living Advocates will engage in development of goal plans; networking and outreach i the community, timely data entry ad provide referrals as needed.

Essential Functions

NOTE:Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Goal Development
• Independent LivingSkill Training
• Service Coordination
• Advocacy

Engagement in Center for Independent Living’s five core services: Peer Support, Individual and Systems Advocacy, Information and Referral, Independent Living Skills Training, and Transition.

Education and Experience

• BA/BS in Human Services preferred; Two (4) years of college or equivalent work experience.
• Experience working directly with clients or consumers.
• Mental health experiencepreferred.

Expectations

• Maintain Confidentiality
• 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

$22.86 to $24.81DOE

Full-Time Non-Exempt

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.AccessAlaska, Inc. is an at-will employer.