Project OUT Program Specialist - Gillette Job Opening

*Project OUT Program Specialist - Gillette

****To apply, please include Resume, Cover Letter and list of 3 professional references.

The work of Wyoming Independent Living is grounded on the Independent Living (IL) philosophy which maintains that persons with disabilities are the best judges of their service needs and how to receive those services. IL services are intended to assist consumers to attain the highest degree of independence and self-reliance possible.

WIL Program Specialists are responsible for providing the five core services of a Center for Independent Living:

• Information and referral (I & R)
• Independent living skills training
• Personal and systems advocacy
• Peer support, and
• Transition services to youth and adults

The Program Specialist works with individuals on the Community Choice Medicaid Waiver program to arrange individualized care plans. Specialist coordinates in-home services and supports and provides employer training so that consumers can manage and direct their own personal care services. Position involves extensive travel throughout the service area.

SPECIFIC DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Performing comprehensive consumer interviews to establish goals for independent living
• Ensuring compliance with program rules and regulations
• Maintaining accurate and timely consumer records
• Preparing reports and completing agency and Department of Health paperwork within established deadlines
• Conducting community outreach and education activities
• Promoting interagency collaboration to improve service delivery systems for people with disabilities
• Travel throughout designated service area to meet with consumers and other stakeholders
• Participate in staff training and related conferences/conventions
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Services or related field such as counseling, education, gerontology, human services, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation or social work required.
• Case Management experience in a related field (1 year +)
• Experience at a Center for Independent Living preferred
• Personal experience with a disability is preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft office applications

Wyoming Independent Living, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is a drug-free workplace. A pre-employment drug test is required. Title VII of the Rehabilitation Services Act requires that 51% of WIL staff be individuals with disabilities. All other qualifications being equal, preference will be given to applicants experiencing a disability.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $37,080.00 /year

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)