Qualified persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply for open positions at Independence, Inc.
Open Positions:
➡️ Independent Living Specialist – Community Inclusion
This individual will work out of our Kansas City, KS office and is responsible for providing independent living skills (ILS) training, conducting outreach, and assisting with the Peer Counseling Program. This individual will direct his/her work complementary to the spirit and intent of the independent living philosophy under the supervision of the Core Services Manager.
Daily work in this position may include conducting independent living skills trianing, assisting with housing goals, providing youth transition training, assisting with in-class training at area schools, providing diversion services to at-risk youth, providing information and referral services, working one-on-one with consumers, planning and conducting community outreach, assisting with peer counseling services and writing transition and/or independent living plans and assisting the core services and KYTN departments as needed.
The person best suited to fill this unique position will posess and display:
- a dedicated commitment to the philosophy of independent living and consumer control
- an understanding of independent living skills
- the ability to train and teach others on such skills
- familiarity with and ability to work and partner with community organizations and resources
- creativity in planning, organizing and developing/growing programs, training material and community connections
Requirements include:
- college degree and/or related job experience
- demonstrated understanding of and committment to the independent living philosophy
- ability to problem-solve with creative, individualized approaches
- demonstrated ability to be a team player
- willingness to work occassional flexible hours to accommodate consumer or community needs
This is a full time position with excellent benefits, professional training opportunities, a supportive, inclusive environment and a history of dedicated staff and management.
Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00-5:00
If interested:
- please review the full job description for ILS-Community Inclusion HERE
- submit COVER LETTER, RESUME and REFERENCES to LaNeece Jardon, Core Services Manager ljardon@independenceinc.org
➡️ Independent Living and Youth Transition Specialist – Lawrence, KS office (POSITION CURRENTLY ON HOLD)
This position will work in our Lawrence, Kansas office under the supervision of our Core Services Manager to provide Independent Living training and Youth Transition and Pre-employment Services to youth and young adults with disabilities in Douglas, Jefferson and Franklin counties. The person in this position will have experience and/or education in the field of social services – particularly experience with youth and people with disabilities. This person will be a self-starter committed to the Independent Living Philosophy, will engage with the community, network with other service organizations and work one-on-one with consumers to create and carry out Transition and/or Independent Living plans based on consumer-driven goals, will train and engage consumers in various areas of transition-related skill-development including: employment and pre-employment skills, self-advocacy, effective communication, money management, peer engagement, networking, resume building, interviewing, interest and career inventories, independent living and more.
Hours: Full Time, M-F, 8:00-5:00 with occasional evening or weekend hours for community events or consumer meetings
Location: In-office, 2001 Haskell Ave, Lawrence, KS 66046
Supervisor: Daniel Brown, Core Services Manager dbrown@independenceinc.org
Please read the Independent Living/Youth Transition Specialist job description before applying
Application Process: To be considered for this position:
- Please read the full job description (linked above) before applying
- You are highly encouraged to visit our website and familiarize yourself with our organization and our programs and services
- email a cover letter, resume, and 3 references to Daniel Brown, Core Services Manager, dbrown@independenceinc.org
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All programs and employment positions of Independence, Inc. are open to all members of the community, without regard to race, color, creed religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, economic status, or disability.
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 protects the rights of people with disabilities to equal employment opportunities. Arrangements will be made if you have a disability that requires an accommodation in completing any part of the employment process. A request for an accommodation will not affect your opportunities for employment. It is your responsibility to make your needs known. Call 785-841-0333.