1. Education and Training Required: Bachelor’s Degree required in human services and/or social work-related field of study. Personal experience with disability and/or knowledge of disability issues and the consumer/community-based IL philosophy. Three years in project or services management with three years experience in supervision. Must possess excellent communication skills and computer and word processing skills. Must be detailed oriented.
2. Must have the ability to relate effectively with a wide variety of people, including coworkers, customers, volunteers, and agency representatives.

IMPORTANT SKILLS AND CHARACTERISTICS:

• Enhances the image of disAbility Connections in person, by telephone, and in written communication. An effective communicator. Attentive and respectful of others; a good listener. Uses professional demeanor face to face, written or telephone contact.
• Completes all reports by deadline, including but not limited to: timesheets, expense reports, monthly activity reports, billings, and grant applications.
• A Solid Contributor. A productive and conscientious worker who takes on a fair share of the workload. Takes initiative to assist others during periods of less intense workload. Is helpful when special projects require additional work.
• Maintains a positive working relationship with consumers, co-workers, referral sources, and others to encourage positive relationships. Arrives at job, appointments, meetings, on time and prepared.
• Articulates the disAbility Connections, Inc. mission, IL goals and accurately describes its program services and outcomes.
• Models integrity, personal and professional ethics and maintains confidential consumer information in adherence to applicable HIPAA guidelines.
• Maintains a neat and orderly office.
• Demonstrate resourcefulness, initiative, and follow through as required for the effective delivery of dC services.
• Meet outcomes listed in the Fiscal Year Work Plan as outlined in the disAbility Connections Performance Evaluation.
• Demonstrates leadership.
• Takes initiative.
• Problem solver.
• Complete Motivational Interviewing Training

This is an exempt; full-time position at 40 hours per week. This means the position may require more than 40 hours per work at times.

Pay range: $55, 000 to $60,000 based on experience and skills.

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