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Peer Independent Living Advocate (Mental Health Specialist)

Part-time or Full-time position: $15 – $17 per hour, commensurate with experience

RESPONSIBLITIES:

  1. Researches and maintains well-organized, accurate, up-to-date, information on benefits, entitlements and community services.
  2. Provides benefits consultation and assists consumers, especially those with mental illness, in obtaining their entitlements.
  3. Provides individual advocacy services and/or peer advisement as needed.
  4. Empower consumers by exploring options, setting goals and teaching self-advocacy skills.
  5. Organizes or facilitates workshops, groups and presentations as needed.
  6. Maintains accurate records of services provided.
  7. 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:

employment@wilc.org

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Westchester Independent Living Center
10 County Center Road 2nd floor
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