Independent Living Center of Utah is a non-profit, non-residential organization whose purpose is work with people with disabilities in gaining the necessary skills and services to live independently in the community. Full job descriptions can be found at www.tri-county-ilc.com. People with disabilities and individual that are bilingual are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates must possess an acceptable Criminal Background Check and have reliable transportation. Pay rate and benefits based on experience. Submit resume to Tri-County ILC PO Box 428 Ogden 84402, 801-612-3732 (fax) or email to andy@tri-county-ilc.com. For more information call Andy at 801-612-3215.

TRI-COUNTY INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTER OF UTAH
2726 Washington Blvd / PO Box 428 / Ogden, UT 84402
801-612-3215

Position: AmeriCorps ADA Outreach Coordinator

Job Description: The  AmeriCorps ADA Outreach Coordinator is responsible for training, evaluating sights for ADA compliance, making material available to businesses about accessible and the ADA, creation of ADA facts sheet and a resource guide book.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Ability to verbalize and express ideas clearly in written, oral, and computer communications;
• Bilingual ability helpful;
• Provide ADA training to consumers and build a ADA access team;
• Keep accurate count and records of presentations to individuals and groups, and all demographics of each consumer;
• The ability to advocate on issues promoting the independence of people with disabilities;
• Ability to build alliances with disability advocates and covered entities;
• Personal experience with a disability is preferred;

Help develop recruitment/placement materials in alternate format. Through existing relationships with other disability organizations.

Create a comprehensive evaluation for each individual with disabilities to complete on satisfaction with accommodations.  Statistics will be kept and evaluated on the success of the recruitment and placement of persons with disabilities.  Sites will complete pre-and post training surveys and Coordinator will compile results.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the Independent Living philosophy, movement and services.
• Computer literate.
• Reliable transportation.

Position:  Assistive Technology Coordinator

Job Description: The Assistive Technology (AT) Coordinator is responsible for working with all age and types of people with disabilities in assessing and recommending Assistive Technology equipment and home modifications so that individuals with disabilities can live more independently in the community. The successful candidate will be able to manage time effectively and be knowledgeable in all aspects of Assistive Technology and necessary home modifications. Must also be creative and use imagination to develop ideas to design devices to assist a person with a disability to live independently. Assist in supervising the Loan Bank Specialist.

Responsibilities:

1. Do AT evaluations on homes, people with disabilities, and other areas as requested;
2. A team player and supportive of other staff members;
3. Assist consumers in determining appropriate adaptive devices necessary for achieving their goals;
4. Work with consumers on the identification and proper use and maintenance of adaptive equipment or devices;
5. Work with the Independent Living Coordinator;
6. Submit all AT requests in a timely manner;
7. Interact with consumers in a professional manner with respect for their rights and maintain strict adherence to the independence living philosophy;
8. Coordinate and monitor equipment completion;
9. Maintain knowledge of the newest equipment available to consumers; 
10. Attend seminars, and continue training for new equipment as it becomes available;
11. Make recommendations for equipment and adaptive devices to funding sources such as USOR, Medicare, Medical Private Insurance carriers and other agencies;
12. Coordinate in-service training as requested by the agency;
13. Participate in consumer evaluations and annual reviews;
14. Assist with and oversee the loan bank of equipment and adaptive devices;
15. Develop and maintain relationships with vendors;
16. Attend staff meeting and participate in center events;
17. Advocate on issues promoting for independence of people with disabilities;
18. Assist other agencies such as VR in assessing and determining AT needs;
19. Expand resource library for equipment and adaptive devices;
20. Submit all reports to the Deputy Director in a timely manor;
21. Educate consumers on other community resources; 
22. Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

Position:  Independent Living Coordinator

Job Description: The IL Coordinator is responsible for working with all age and types of people with disabilities in setting and maintaining goals to become independent or maintain ones independence with the assistance of assistive technology. Independent living goals vary based on the individuals needs. The IL Coordinator oversees all AT ILP’s, approves all financial eligibility for AT and CN programs and is responsible for consumer satisfaction with the AT equipment, as well as, AT packets, AT eligibility, and reporting information.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate consumer needs and make eligibility recommendations;
• Maintain individual Independent Living Plans on consumers and other records necessary to provide services;
• Advocate for consumer as needed, either individually or as a group;
• Provide information and referral services;
• Participate in public awareness activities including disability awareness presentations;
• Review, monitor and submit AT Packets for USOR and CN Funding;
• Review all financials before approving packets;
• Submit necessary reports to the Deputy Director in a timely manner;
• Work with AT Coordinator to maintain accuracy and updated information on all files;
• Supervise and monitor files and maintain integrity and confidentiality;
• Generate and maintain data for 704 Report;
• Keep accurate counts and records of individual goals set by consumers and goals reached. All demographics of each consumer;
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director;

Qualifications:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Ability to verbalize and express ideas clearly in written, oral, and computer communications;
• Experience with setting independent living goals with people with disabilities, providing individual and group services and maintaining consumer service records.
• Bilingual ability helpful;
• Provide computer skills training to consumers;
• Interact with consumers in a professional manner with respect for their rights and maintains strict adherence to the independent living philosophy;
• High school graduate or equivalent bachelor’s degree preferred, courses in general office work, computers and typing, or two years experience working in a business office performing general office or clerical functions;
• Has at least two years of supervisory experience; 
• Demonstrate excellent organizational and writing skills;
• Must have the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks, and must be computer literate, dependable, flexible and able to work well under pressure.
• Individual must have experience working with people with disabilities, and personal experience with a disability is preferred.

Additional Information:

• Tri-County ILC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and offers its services regardless of race, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, religion, age, sex, or marital status;
• Tri-County ILC promotes the goals of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  Tri-County ILC provides reasonable accommodation in the hiring and promotion of persons with disabilities.
• Must have an acceptable Criminal Background Check;
  
  
  
  

Position:  Independent Living Specialist

Job Description: The IL Specialist is responsible for working with all age and types of people with disabilities in setting and maintaining goals to become independent or maintain ones independence in the community. Independent Living Goals vary based on the individuals needs. Examples of goals are (but not limited to): Finding affordable accessible housing, acquiring and using adaptive equipment, transitioning people out of nursing homes, developing life skills (such as cooking, cleaning, money management, etc.), systems advocacy, individual advocacy, transportation, employment, etc.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of community resources, social security programs, transportation, etc;
• Experience with setting independent living goals with people with disabilities, providing individual and group services and maintaining consumer service records;
• Ability to provide independent living skills training to consumers;
• The ability to advocate on issues promoting the independence of people with disabilities;
• Ability to build alliances with disability advocates and covered entities;
• Knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and other disability related laws;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Ability to verbalize and express ideas clearly in written, oral, and computer communications;
• Able to teach classes to transition students as well as others;
• Bilingual abilities strongly recommended;
• Interact with consumers in a professional manner with respect for their rights and maintains strict adherence to the independent living philosophy;
• Keep accurate counts and records of individual goals set by consumers and goals reached, and all demographics of each consumer;
• Personal experience with a disability is preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate consumers needs (including independent living skill development and community supports needed for increased independence) and make eligibility recommendations (re: Medicaid, subsidized housing, Medicaid waivers, food stamps, Area Agency on Aging services, etc);
• Maintain Individual Independent Living Plans on consumers and other records necessary to provide services, e.g. referrals, consumer notes, Medicaid waivers, crisis intervention, correspondence, service coordination, etc;
• Advocate for consumer as needed, either individually or as a group;
• Advocate for consumers and teach Independent Living skills to consumers accessing community services like housing, personal attendant services, financial resources, transportation, medical care, housekeeping services, etc., by working with discharge planners, collaborating with community service providers and providing follow up services needed to ensure that consumers achieve their goals;
• Provide individual services, peer support and conduct independent living skill classes, groups, and activities as consumer needs dictate;
• Provide information and referral services and develop a support network of community services needed by consumers;
• Maintain records and forms as appropriate to document service provision for the 704 report;
• Participate in public awareness activities including disability awareness presentations;
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

Requirements: 

• Reliable means transportation to travel throughout Weber, Morgan, and Davis Counties;
• Computer literate;
• Willingness to advocate, coordinate, and educate;
• Experience working with people with disabilities or other minority groups, personal experience with a disability is preferred.

Additional Information:

• TCILC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and offers its services regardless of race, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, religion, age, sex, or marital status;
• Tri-County ILC promotes the goals of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  Tri-County ILC provides reasonable accommodation in the hiring and promotion of persons with disabilities.
• Must have an acceptable Criminal Background Check;
• Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

POSITION: Loan Bank Specialist/van driver

JOB DESCRIPTION: The Loan Bank Specialist delivers and picks up Assistive Technology (AT) to individual in the Tri-County service area (Davis, Morgan and Weber Counties). Also, they will be responsible for inventory, maintenance, and record keeping for AT, office equipment and the Centers van. The Loan Bank Specialist may provide transportation for people with disabilities utilizing Tri-County’s accessible van to planned activities and events (some nights and weekends).

Job Duties:

• Responsible for AT Loan Bank inventory;
• Put inventory number on new or donated equipment;
• Enter equipment in log book/data base;
• Assess people with disabilities to find out what type of equipment will work best for them and then log out the equipment;
• Responsible for calls made to people who have equipment on loan after 90 days;
• Order equipment, supplies, parts with the AT Coordinator and Deputy Director;
• Clean and keep AT equipment in good working order;
• Deliver, install, and pick up AT as needed and applicable;
• Maintain records of all consumer contacts and transportation records;
• Work throughout the community in educating agencies, organizations and community members of the availability of services offered by Tri-County;
• Provide necessary transportation for Tri-County’s Consumers for community integration activities, classes and peer support activities out in the community and at Tri-County on a first come first serve basis;
• Secure passengers with accessible equipment for safe transportation to and from Tri-County activities;
• Coordinate services for vehicle maintenance;
• Attend Staff meetings and participate in general center events;
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

Qualifications:

• High school graduate or GED, some secondary education preferred;
• Familiarity with disability issues and independent philosophy;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Knowledge of the service community;
• Must have a valid Utah Drivers License and proof of insurance;
• Reliable transportation with ability to pick up and deliver AT from the loan bank;
• Must have good inventory skills;
• Knowledge of the ADA a plus;
• Must be able to lift at least 75 pounds;
• Must have knowledge on trouble shooting repairs on AT equipment;
• Must have an acceptable background check;
• Knowledge of how to install grab bars a plus;
• Must have an acceptable Criminal Background Check.