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Disability in Action Inc Independent Living Specialist in Abilene, Texas
**[Independent Living Specialist
[The Independent Living Specialist manages Consumer files that have an emphasis on Independent Living Skills Training. This individual will coordinate scheduled activities within the Center, as well as community-scheduled activities. The Independent Living Specialist reports to and is directly supervised by the Director of Programs.
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- Understands and subscribes to the philosophy and values of independent living, culturally relevant education, Consumer empowerment, and community integration.
- Performs all required case management functions within specified time frames.
- Provides direct services in the five (5) core areas of advocacy, information and referral, peer support, and independent living skills training.
- Maintains full, accurate, and current documentation of all information required in each Consumers service record.
- Provides Information and Referral services to the community.
- Performs follow-up calls to assure that Consumers received services.
- Facilitates Center activities, as assigned.
- Provides one-on-one IL training as assigned.
- Networks with social service, medical, educational, and governmental agencies, as assigned.
- Meets regularly with Consumers to discuss progress, problems, and plans.
- Maintains a thorough knowledge of appropriate health and social service delivery systems, with data collection on availability and eligibility requirements.
- Complies with DIAs policies and procedures and utilizes resources efficiently.
- Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.
[The previous statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position.
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Thorough knowledge of issues and challenges experienced by individuals with disabilities
Thorough knowledge of social service delivery systems
Excellent organizational and time management skills
[Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing]{open="" sans",sans-serif"=""}