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INDEPENDENCE FIRST INC Independent Living Services Coordinator in MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Job Description: Why a career with Independence First? When you join Independence First you will be part of a collaborative and passionate team. You will also enjoy lucrative benefits! Independence First was selected as one of Milwaukee Business Journal\'s Best Places to Work in 2022 and 2023. Independence First is looking for awesome people to join our team! You are just the person to join our growing team if you are... * Looking for an Excellent Benefits Package * Passionate About Helping Others * Prefer Bilingual in English, Spanish, Hmong or Russian (Not required) Benefits include: * 12 sick days, 13 vacation days and an additional 12 paid holidays a year * Employer paid Dental, Life Insurance (twice annual salary), AD&D, Short and Long Term Disability * Health Insurance Benefits (partially employer paid, depending on coverage) * Low-cost Vision Insurance * Employer-matched 403(b) Retirement Account * Fitness Center On-site * Annual Health Risk Assessment * Annual Flu Shot * Comprehensive Wellness Program * Tuition Reimbursement Program POSITION DESCRIPTION Position: Independent Living Services Coordinator Status: Full Time, Hourly Reports to: Independent Living Services Assistant Program Director Position Summary: Responsible for activities related to the Life Skills Classes and Community Workshops with a focus on these activities as they relate to fee-for-service referrals. Responsible for completing documentation and submitting reports when classes and workshops are taught on an individual, group, or on a fee-for-service basis. Provide back-up coverage/support to other programs within the department (e.g. AT, I&R, Benefits Counseling etc.) as needed. Position Expected Hours of Work: This is a Full-Time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, however there may be some variability in the weekly schedule due to consumer need driven by agency need. Occasional evenings and weekends. Staff is expected to be able to work in the office, remotely, or a hybrid of both, during regular business hours. Independent Living Services Essential Functions of the Position: Facilitate self-assessment and identification of independent living related services needs of the consumer. Facilitate the development of independent living goals with the consumer. Regularly revisits these goals, updating as needed and noting progress. Promote self-advocacy by teaching individuals how to access services, assert their rights, and obtain funding for the purpose of reaching their goals. Provide independent living skills instruction on an individual, group, or on a fee-for-service basis. Participate in outreach/recruitment activities related to skills classes and presentations as... For full info follow application link. IndependenceFirst is a EOE/M/W/Vets/Disability Employer. Persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/DBA3745D7FFB4326

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