Part-time or Full-time position: $15 – $17 per hour, commensurate with experience
RESPONSIBLITIES:
- Researches and maintains well-organized, accurate, up-to-date, information on benefits, entitlements and community services.
- Provides benefits consultation and assists consumers, especially those with mental illness, in obtaining their entitlements.
- Provides individual advocacy services and/or peer advisement as needed.
- Empower consumers by exploring options, setting goals and teaching self-advocacy skills.
- Organizes or facilitates workshops, groups and presentations as needed.
- Maintains accurate records of services provided.
- Other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Executive Director.
QUALIFICATIONS:
BA or Associates degree preferred with two years of experience in direct services to people with disabilities or three years of personal and/or professional experience working with people with disabilities. Comprehensive knowledge of State and Federal Entitlement Programs, Disability Rights Legislation and Community Resources preferred. Creative problem solving and good follow-up skills necessary.
Personal experience with mental illness required.
BENEFITS: Benefits with full time employment
LEVEL OF LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY: English, Conversational Spanish a plus
Office Location: WILC, White Plains, NY
HOW TO APPLY:
Send Cover Letter and Resume by July 20, 2018 to the attention of Evelyn Fernandez at:
