Career Opportunities

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Qualified persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply for open positions at Independence, Inc.

 

Current Job Openings: We do not have any current job openings. The positions below have been recently filled.  

 

 This position has been filled

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We are seeking an Independent Living Specialist to join our Core Services team. This individual is responsible for providing independent living skills (ILS) training, assisting with outreach, facilitating peer groups, and providing transition services. This individual will direct their work complementary to the spirit and intent of the independent living philosophy, under the supervision of the Core Services Manager.

Read the full job description here before applying

To apply: submit cover letter, resume and references to Daniel Brown, Core Services Manager at dbrown@independenceinc.org

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This Position Has Been Filled

Financial Management Services | Mains'l Services

We are seeking a Quality Assurance and Training Specialist to join our Financial Management Services (FMS) team. This person will be responsible for assisting in the FMS department – a payroll management system for individuals with disabilities who self-direct their personal attendant care, through State Medicaid Waiver Programs. The ideal candidate will be a motivated, detail-oriented, multi-tasker with experience in payroll and accounting processes, and will possess the ability to problem-solve, effectively communicate with consumers and co-workers and assist wherever needed. If this describes you, we want to hear from you!

Read the full job description  HERE before applying

To apply: submit cover letter, resume and references to Alisa Snyder, Business and FMS Payroll Manager  asnyder@independenceinc.org

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This position has been filled

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We are seeking a Full-Time Transportation Manager to join our Accessible Public Transportation Department. This person will be responsible for to overall management of transportation services, including: dispatching rides; preparing transportation budget; supervision of transportation staff; managing and preparing documents, data and other information required for KDOT grant reports, annual application renewals and National Transit Database reporting; credentialing for Modivacare (Managed Care Medicaid Transportation); Scheduling DOT employee physicals and screenings; supervise fleet maintenance and more.

Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Please read the full job description including required qualifications HERE before applying.

To apply, submit cover letter, resume and references to Jill Dudley, Executive Director  jdudley@independenceinc.org

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» Administrative Generalist   Note: This position has been filled

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We are seeking a Administrative Generalist to join our team. The person in this unique position will be responsible for providing general departmental support to  managers across the agency including: Core Services Department, Transportation Department, Financial Management Services Department, and the Administrative Department.

This person will be assigned a variety of responsibilities from the various managers depending upon the current and ongoing needs of the department itself.  Some of those responsibilities may include: filling in at the front desk for Information and Referral staff; providing information and referral services to consumers; answering calls and assisting walk-in traffic; assisting consumers in the public computer lab; taking calls, scheduling rides and dispatching duties in the transportation department; running monthly reports, assembling and filing documents, reporting in the database; managing incoming mail; coordinating travel and lodging accommodations for staff and more.

Please read the full job description including required qualifications HERE before applying.

For questions or additional information, contact Jill Dudley, Executive Director: jdudley@independenceinc.org

To apply, submit cover letter, resume and references to LaNeece Jardon, Transportation Manager: ljardon@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.