Independent Living Healthcare Advocate

Insight Enterprises, Inc.   Hampton, VA   Full-time
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To provide independent living and health maintenance services to people with disabilities residing on the Virginia Peninsula and Middle Peninsula. 

The provision of Independent Living Counseling, Advocacy, Information and Referral Services, coordination of Community Support Services, serve as liaison to community agencies/ organizations, conduct Health Maintenance Seminars, maintain a Personal Assistant Registry, conduct Personal Assistant Management Trainings, identify areas of health care needs for training of consumers, maintain and up to date case documentation on all consumers assigned, and communicate effectively, orally, and in writing with individuals with various disabilities.

Required Knowledge:

  • Health related issues that may impede the independence of people with disabilities
  • Knowledge of the Independent Living philosophy
  • Models and Techniques which lead to goal setting and attainment
  • Various disabling conditions and relevant medical/social/psychological effects 
  • Knowledge of community resources

Qualifications:

  • Two years of college courses in the area of Human Services
  • Experience in working with people with disabilities
  • Or, any equivalent combination of experience and training  which provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

Salary:

  • $37,000 Annually
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Insight Enterprises, Inc.

Hampton, VA