Qualified persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply for open positions at Independence, Inc.
Open Positions:
Information and Referral Specialist – Kansas City, KS Office – Full Time, 40 hrs per week, M-F 8:30-5:00
This is a fabulous opportunity to get in on the ground-level of building a presence in KCK and delivering our valuable programs and services to these communities. In the Information and Referral (I&R) position, you will run our front desk with an array of responsibilities including: Reception – this position is often the first point of contact for anyone entering the office and requires greeting consumers who walk-in, call-in or come in for appointments; Data Entry – adding consumer intake, goal and service information accurately into the agency database; Information and Referral – providing information and referral services to consumers and the public in general, in a timely, comprehensive and accurate manner. This includes making referrals to outside agencies, providing information on applicable community resources, making decisions on referral to internal staff based on consumer requests and available services, and answering Independence, Inc. staff requests for information or research. Collect and Maintain Accurate Community Services Information – continually researching, updating and maintaining accurate information on community programs, services and resources.
PLEASE Read the Complete Job Description HERE before applying: I&R Specialist Full time Kansas City Office
This position supports the mission of Independence, Inc. by providing comprehensive, accurate, and timely information or referral to consumers and staff. This position will collect and maintain information about community resources. They will often be the first contact for potential consumers of Independence, Inc. and will present Independence, Inc. in a way to assure, comfort, and instill confidence in Independence, Inc. as a service provider. All work will be conducted complementary to the spirit and intent of the independent living philosophy.
PLEASE READ THE COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION BEFORE APPLYING. JOB DESCRIPTION CAN BE FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE: https://independenceinc.org/careers/
The ideal candidate with have the following skills and qualifications:
- College degree in a related field and/or a minimum of two years’ experience in social services
- Demonstrated commitment and ability to work with individuals with disabilities
- Demonstrated ability in data entry
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
- Demonstrated written and oral communications skills
- Ability and willingness to work cooperatively with others
- Demonstrated knowledge of community resources
- Knowledge of techniques to calm, reassure, and build confidence in others
- Ability to take initiative
- Highly organized
- Self-Starter
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Qualified person with a disability
- Experience working with other community agencies
- Knowledge of disability issues faced by individuals
- Knowledge of the independent living philosophy
- American Sign Language proficiency
The following positions have recently been filled
♦ 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
♦ 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.