OPTIONS FOR INDEPENDENCE
JOB DESCRIPTION
INDEPENDENT LIVING COORDINATOR FOR OLDER PEOPLE
WITH VISUAL DISABILITIES
JOB CONDITIONS
LOCATION:
WORK AREA:
TIME:
SALARY:
Headquartered in Logan, Utah
Box Elder, Cache and Rich Counties
40 hours a week (1.00 FTE)
$22,000 per year plus 27% benefits
RESPONSIBILITIES
1.
Offers independent living skills training, peer support, and individual and systems
advocacy to people 55 and older with visual disabilities.
2.
Leads advocacy activities to remove barriers.
3.
Provides information and referral on blindness and low vision.
4.
Assists with Assistive Technology services including need assessment, funding
acquisition, usage training and follow-up.
5.
Assists with modifications of living areas to increase independence.
6.
Counsels people and their families in disability rights and adapting to visual disabilities.
7.
Organizes and facilitates support groups.
8.
Acquaints people with other community resources.
9.
Maintains records and compiles progress reports.
10.
Travels throughout the service area.
11.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
1.
Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or four years of directly related work experience.
2.
Excellent interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to relate well to a broad
spectrum of people particularly older people.
3.
Excellent communication skills (oral & written).
4.
Knowledge of and experience with basic computer programs, i.e., Word, Word Perfect,
Internet & email.
5.
Knowledge of and experience with keeping records, i.e., data collection, analysis,
interpretation and reporting.
6.
Ability to take initiative and work with minimal supervision.
7.
Knowledge of and commitment to Independent Living Philosophy and concepts is
preferred.
8.
Willingness and ability to use own transportation for work related duties as needed (with
reimbursement).
9.
Willing to submit to a background check.
10.
Willing to attend low vision training in Salt Lake City for a full week, preferably staying
overnight with expenses paid.
11.
Personal experience with a disability preferred.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Submit 1) cover letter, 2) resume and 3) the names and contact information of three professional
references to OPTIONS for Independence, 1095 North Main, Logan, UT 84341 or email
jbiggs@optionsind.org. Applications will not be considered if all requested information is not
included. For more information on OPTIONS go to www.optionsind.org.
DEADLINE: March 12, 2007 – 5 p.m.
*This information is available in large print or on cassette tape.*
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS OFFERED