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Independent Living Specialist– Part-time .50% Gambell
HOURLY WAGE:	$13.15+ DOE
CLOSING DATE:	Until Filled
BRIEF SUMMARY OF JOB:	Provides assistance to developmentally disabled consumers to enable them to obtain or maintain an independent living situation that allows them the least restrictive environment. Helps consumers remain in the region and in their own homes. Promotes learning about social skills, boundaries, living skills, and hygiene. Develops and promotes community awareness programs. Assists coordinator in program improvement and implementing new programs. Under direction of the coordinator, will be responsible for case management of assigned consumers.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:	Education: A high school diploma or equivalent. Registration/Certification: BLS, CPR, first aid certification and drivers license is required. Experience: One year’s experience in a Human Service or health care setting providing direct consumer care is preferred. Exceptional and verifiable life experience pertinent to the job of DD Independent Living Specialist. Skills: This position requires good organizational skills with attention to detail. Must be able to communicate and work with individuals who experience SED, ADHD and emotional trauma. Must be a self-starter and able to work independently. Possess ability to follow detailed written and oral instruction. Demonstrate professionalism, consideration and confidentiality towards others in stressful situations. Personal Traits: Must be courteous, accountable, and responsible for self and actions; dependable, honest, cooperative, adaptable, versatile, mature, good listener, objective and able to remain calm under stress. Must have ability to adapt emotional responses to the needs of people of varying temperament and disability. Physical Requirements: No physical strain. Must be in good general health. Must be physically able to talk, hear, type, file, write, bend, stoop, and reach. Must be able to lift or move 40+ pounds. A moderate amount of standing and sitting will be required. Working Conditions: Variety of settings: Consumers’ homes, schools, DD office, village clinics, community settings and others based on consumer needs. The DD office is a clean, well-lighted and ventilated office. No travel required.
WORK SCHEDULE:	Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. Schedule can vary on client load and work needed.
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