The Southwestern Center for Independent Living (SWCIL) in is currently accepting resumes for a full-time Independent Living Specialist working in Cottonwood, Jackson, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone and Rock counties of Southwest Minnesota. SWCIL is an independent living resource center that works to promote societal acceptance, inclusion, and equal access for all persons with disabilities. Primary job functions include: providing IL skills training, advocacy assistance, career consultation, and peer counseling services to youth in schools and adults in the community. Must be able to work independently, have knowledge of disabilities and their characteristics, reliable transportation, and pass a criminal background study. Persons with disabilities are strongly urged to apply. Minimum qualifications: two-year degree in a human/social services or related fields. Educational requirements may be substituted by experience with disabilities/disability services. Remote officing options but must reside in SW MN and travel to provide services within local communities.
Shift: 8am – 4:30pm Mo-Fri
Benefits: Vacation, sick, holiday, and personal day PTO; retirement plan matching; and health, short-term disability, and life insurance plans.
To apply: Send cover letter & resume to: IL Program Manager, SWCIL, 109 S. 5th Street, #700, Marshall MN 56258 or [email protected]. SWCIL is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you currently reside in one of the following SW Minnesota Counties: Cottonwood, Jackson, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone or Rock.
Experience:
- disability-related: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Minnesota Driver's License (Required)
Location:
- Worthington, MN (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road
