Qualified persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply for open positions at Independence, Inc.
♦ Youth Transition Specialist – Kansas Youth Transition Network Program (KYTN), Wyandotte County, KS
This position will provide Youth Transition and Pre-Transition Services to youth and young adults with disabilities, ages 10-24, in Wyandotte County. This is a Federal Department of Education grant-funded position that will conclude in 2028. The person in this position will have experience and/or education in the field of social services and 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 youth to create and carry out transition plans based on consumer-driven goals and will train and engage youth in various areas of skill-development including: employment and pre-employment skills, self-advocacy, effective communication, money management, peer engagement, networking, appropriate body language, resume building, interviewing, interest and career inventories, and more.
Hours: Full Time, M-F, 8:00-5:00 with occasional evening or weekend hours for community events or meetings
Location: In-office, 11010 Haskell Ave, Kansas City, KS 66109
Supervisor: Amy Ballinger, KYTN Program Manager aballinger@independenceinc.org
Please read the Independent Living and Youth Transition Specialist job description before applying
Application Process: To be considered for this position:
- Please read the full Youth Transition Specialist – KS Youth Transition Network Program job description before applying
- email a cover letter, resume, and 3 references to Amy Ballinger, KYTN Program Manager aballinger@independenceinc.org
♦ Independent Living and Youth Transition Specialist
This position will develop – and recruit participants for – youth peer support groups, develop and implement a youth outreach plan for our tri-county area, partner with area schools and other providers to assist youth with disabilities through disability awareness, educational advocacy, life skills training, employment assistance and more, and to conduct independent living skills training with all ages of consumers through developing and implementing individualized plans and assistance to meet their IL goals.. This individual will direct their work complementary to the spirit and intent of the independent living philosophy
Hours: Full Time, M-F, 8:00-5:00
Location: In-office, 2001 Haskell Ave. Lawrence, KS 66046
Supervisor: Daniel Brown, Core Services Manager dbrown@independenceinc.org
Please read the Independent Living and Youth Transition Specialist job description before applying
Application Process: To be considered for this position, email a cover letter, resume, and 3 references to Daniel Brown, Core Services Manager: dbrown@independenceinc.org
♦ Payroll and Billing Specialist II
The Payroll and Billing Specialist will assist with the operation of the Financial Management Services (FMS), which is a payroll management system for individuals self-directing their attendant care through State Medicaid Waiver Programs. This person will direct his/her work complementary to the spirit and intent of the independent living philosophy.
Hours: Full Time, M-F, 8:00-5:00
Location: In-office, 2001 Haskell Ave. Lawrence, KS 66046
Supervisor: Alisa Snyder, Business and FMS Payroll Manager, asnyder@independenceinc.org
Please read the FMS Payroll and Billing Specialist 2 job description before applying
Application Process: To be considered for this position, email a cover letter, resume, and 3 references to Alisa Snyder, Business and FMS Payroll Manager: asnyder@independenceinc.org
This following position has been filled
♦ Independent Living Counselor/WORK and STEPS Program
The Independent Living Counselor works with people eligible for the Working Healthy/WORK Program and STEPs. This position is responsible for evaluating eligibility, plus developing and maintaining individualized budgets with consumers between the ages of 16-64 to direct their own care needs under the guidelines regulating these services. The position requires sensitivity to the needs of people with disabilities and knowledge of independent living philosophy. The WORK/STEPs Program Manager supervises this position.
Hours: Full Time, M-F, 8:00-5:00
Location: Remote – Southern Kansas area including Sedgewick County or surrounding area
Supervisor: Jennifer Moore, WORK/STEPs Program Manager jmoore@independenceinc.org
Please read the Independent Living Counselor/WORK and STEPs job description before applying
Application Process: To be considered for this position, email a cover letter, resume, and 3 references to Jennifer Moore, WORK/STEPs Manager: jmoore@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.