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The Central Coast Center for Independent Living (CCCIL) is a private, not-for-profit organization, run by and for persons with disabilities, whose purpose is to advance the civil rights and independent living opportunities of all people with disabilities living on the Central Coast.

Independent Living Specialist

Santa Cruz County

Capitola Office - 100% time (37.5 hours per week), Non-Exempt

DIRECT SUPERVISION RECEIVED BY: IL Services Team Manager

JOB SUMMARY

Position in the Independent Living and New Options Traumatic Brain Injury Demonstration Project based at a non-profit Center for Independent Living, to provide services that promote independent living to persons with disabilities, including traumatic brain injuries (TBI) who are trying to live more independently within their communities. Position will provide services throughout Santa Cruz County.

SIGNIFICANT DUTIES

CONSUMER SERVICES

Provide the following independent living core services: information and referral, individual advocacy, personal assistance services, housing assistance, peer support, and independent living skills training. Core services are provided in the office through in person and telephone contact and in the community as assigned.
Provide support to the New Options Services Coordinator in traumatic brain injury core services to survivors of traumatic brain injuries (TBI).
Provide case coordination services as requested by consumers and/or as required by the funding sources.
Be available in the office to interact with consumers and co-workers regarding independent living issues, and to provide relief coverage in the absence of other co-workers.
Convey the independent living philosophy and principles of consumer control, equal access and equal opportunity, throughout delivery of services.

FILE MAINTENANCE, DATA COLLECTION, & REPORTING

Create and maintain confidential files on consumers who request ongoing services:complete intake assessment, prepare case notes, document service requests and services provided,complete periodic statistical data collection forms, and complete other paperwork and reporting as required.
Maintain monthly follow-up contact and documentation for all consumers who have an open file.
Keep daily logs and prepare monthly and quarterly statistical information in an accurate and timely fashion as required by the agency and/or funding source(s).

OUTREACH & EDUCATION

Conduct and participate in outreach efforts throughout Santa CruzCounty, including community events.
Provide educational forums and presentations on topics related to independent living and traumatic brain injury to participants, caregivers, and professionals in the community.
Participate in community education activities that promote awareness of the issues faced by survivors of traumatic brain injuries.
Work closely and coordinate with organizations in the service area serving persons with disabilities (including TBI), their caregivers and families in order to ensure that the greatest numbers of persons are served.
Attend assigned trainings and meetings.

OTHER DUTIES

Follow CCCIL policies and procedures.
Maintain practices that protect the safety and health of consumers and co-workers.
Provide own transportation throughout service area, including areas not served by public transportation.
Be available to work occasional evenings and weekends.
Operate a keyboard and word processing program on a computer.
Operate standard office equipment (including fax machine, copier, and Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD)).
Perform other duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

Demonstrated knowledge of:
- Santa Cruz County, includingcommunity resources, and disability, cultural, and immigrant issues
- Issues faced by survivors of traumatic brain injuries and of community resources available
Demonstrated skills and experience in:
- Promoting understanding of brain injury concerns to diverse audiences
- Communication with persons of diverse backgrounds and communication styles
- Informal teaching
- Organization, time management, and prioritization
- Working independently and as part of a team
- Statistical data collection and reporting
- General office procedures and office equipment

EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE PREFERRED

Bilingual: English/Spanish
Work or educational experience in the social services field
Personal experience with disability
Familiarity with independent living philosophy and principles

APTITUDES & TEMPERAMENTS

Ability to present information and ideas clearly both orally and in writing in English, and to understand and retain information and ideas presented orally and/or in writing
Ability to protect the confidentiality of consumer information
Ability and willingness to work with a wide range of people with and without disabilities, including people in crisis
Sensitivity to issues concerning diverse cultures and people with a range of disabilities
Ability to establish and maintain friendly and professional working relationships with traumatic brain injury survivors and family members, the general public, and agency personnel, in both group and individual interactions
Ability to take initiative and, after completion of initial training, ability to work away from the office and with limited direct supervision

WORKING CONDITIONS

The emotional effort varies but can be challenging. Occasionally there are short deadlines and periods of high activity/demands. The job entails interacting with persons with a variety of disabilities and a variety of communication and behavior styles. Some consumers are facing crisis situations.

JOB SETTING

The Capitola office has windows that open. There are 6-8 employees who work within this office on rotating schedules. Office space is shared with the Department of Rehabilitation. There will be periods of time in the office and at meeting places throughout Santa CruzCounty. The Capitola office is physically accessible, and is on public transportations lines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Within the office the job is primarily sedentary with some movement required to the file cabinets, copier, and fax machine. Some consumer appointments, meetings, workshops, outreach, and events are conducted outside the Capitola office throughout Santa Cruz County, including some locations which are not accessible by public transportation and which may not be physically accessible.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary: $2,437.50per month

CCCIL offers an excellent benefits package including:

Health insurance (Paid medical, dental, and vision)
Life insurance: Amount equaling one year of the employee’s salary, not to exceed $50,000
Long-Term Disability Plan
Sick Leave: Accrues at a rate of 3.75 hours per pay period
Vacation Leave: Accrues at a rate of 3.75 hours per pay period, to a maximum of 120 hours. The rate increases after 1, 3, and 6 years of service.
Fourteen (14) paid holidays
403(B) Retirement Plan w/ employer contributions
Flexible Spending Plan (Section 125 Plan): CCCIL has a voluntary flexible spending account plan for health insurance premiums, medical expenses, and dependent care expenses
State Disability Insurance (SDI): CCCIL participates in this program.
Social Security / Medicare: CCCIL participates in these programs.

Employee must complete the "employee introductory period" and meet eligibility requirements for some benefits listed above.

The information listed above is a general summary of benefits

for this position. This information is not legally binding,

nor does it serve as a contract.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicant must submit an Employment Application with resume to:

Judy Cabrera, Executive Assistant

Central Coast Center for Independent Living

318 Cayuga St, Suite 101

Salinas, CA 93901

jcabrera@cccil.org

You may call (831) 757-2968 (voice) / 757-3949 (TDD) to obtain a printed Employment Application and complete Job Announcement.

PRIORITY SCREENING: February 13, 2009

CENTRAL COAST CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING (CCCIL) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: CCCIL does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability including AIDS or HIV positive status, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, age (40 yrs. and older), veteran status, or any non-merit factor unrelated to job duties. Such action shall include, but not be limited to employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; selection for training, including apprenticeship.

PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY!

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS AVAILABLE ON CASSETTE TAPE, FLOPPY DISK, AND IN LARGE PRINT UPON REQUEST.

1/27/2009

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