WIL Employment Opportunities
Interested in joining a dynamic team full of creative opportunities? WIL is a mission-driven organization dedicated to providing a healthy, flexible work environment for all employees who choose to share their talents with our consumers and communities.
Wyoming Independent Living is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of disability status, race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, familial status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by equal employment opportunity laws. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment including recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation, promotion, discipline, and termination.
Check out our current job listings and benefits below.
Independent Living Specialist(Cheyenne)
Do you have personal or professional experience with a disability and would like to work with a supportive team, in a flexible work environment to empower people with disabilities to live independent and inclusive lives? Wyoming Independent Living’s (WIL’s) mission is to advance independence, dignity, and a world without barriers where people with disabilities are empowered to participate fully in our communities and fulfil their individual life choices.
- CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Locate disability related information and resources
- Build a support network of peers with disabilities
- Learn new skills for independent living
- Transition into the community of your choice
- Advocate for the rights, resources and services that are key to their success
- Assess needs and develop a plan to address
- Assist consumers to establish Independent Living Goals and Plans
- Provide ongoing support as consumers move toward stated goals
- Provide information and referral on disability related resources
- Provide individualized and group training in independent living skills
- Co-facilitate workshops such as Living Well with a Disability
- Coordinate peer support for independent living through consumer groups and peer mentoring
- Educate consumers and the community on disability history, disability rights and disability pride
- Coordinate and conduct community outreach and systems advocacy
- Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with community partners and stakeholders
- Develop specialized knowledge as assigned in areas that may include employment, housing, adaptive technology, home modification, disability benefits, etc.
- Maintain accurate and timely consumer records, including case notes and documentation
- Travel throughout designated service area to meet with consumers and other stakeholders.
- Participate in staff training and related conferences
- Other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES- Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to connect to people
- Interviewing and facilitation skills
- Ability to plan, implement and document programs and services
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Two years of related experience and/or education
- Personal experience with a disability
- Bachelor’s degree in related field
- Knowledge of disability related issues and resources
- Experience with or knowledge of Centers for Independent Living
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BENEFITS
- Health Insurance Navigation
- Supplemental Insurance
- Dental/Vision Plan
- Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Retirement Package
- Wellness Benefit
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Professional Development
- FMLA/ Medical Leave Donation
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Mileage and Per Diem Reimbursements
- Cell Phone Reimbursement