Independent Living Specialist & VDC Case Manager

Independent living resources; United States; On-site; USD 61,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Independent Living Resources in Portland, OR, seeks an Independent Living Specialist to support Veterans Directed Care and ADRC services. You will respond to inquiries, coordinate information and referrals, and help clients plan options while building a VDC caseload.

You will train as ADRC Info & Referral and Options Counselor, travel within the Portland metro area, and collaborate with the ILR team to expand access to community resources for people with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Recent MSW graduates with goal-setting and home-based skills training are preferred.
• BSW or related undergrad majors with relevant experience will be competitive.
• Comfort working with marginalized populations and diverse communities.

Responsibilities

• Respond to ADRC inquiries and document contacts in the Get Care portal.
• 4–6 appointments per week for short-term options counseling.
• Manage a caseload and build VDC services after ADRC training.
• Assist people with disabilities to explore community resources.
• Represent ILR at outreach events and participate in committees.
• Contribute quarterly stories for ILR's social media editor.

Skills

Information & Referral

Options Counseling

VDC knowledge

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

MSW

BSW

Tools

Get Care portal

Zoom / teleconference

Job description

Independent Living Resources in Portland, OR, seeks an Independent Living Specialist to support Veterans Directed Care and ADRC services. You will respond to inquiries, coordinate information and referrals, and help clients plan options while building a VDC caseload.

You will train as ADRC Info & Referral and Options Counselor, travel within the Portland metro area, and collaborate with the ILR team to expand access to community resources for people with disabilities.