JOB POSTING
HOUSING
LOCATOR
Access Living seeks two full-time employees to serve as Access Living’s Housing Locators. Each Housing Locator is responsible for implementing programs that achieve and advocate for 50 consumers to obtain integrated housing options when they have a goal to deinstitutionalize from congregate care facilities. Specific duties include:
· Complete required inspections and documentation of units for consumer’s safety. When necessary, assure that the units meet the accessibility standards of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act or Illinois Accessibility Code/Fair Housing Act, as Amended,
· To maintain a list of housing providers that offer adequate and safe housing such as different-sized units in different parts of Cook County,
·
Work
collaboratively with external
multi-disciplinary teams of care coordinators, nursing facility
staff, home
modification staff, fiscal agencies and other organizations on
behalf of the 50
consumers
Qualified
candidates should have
a majority of the following qualifications:
·
Housing
inspection standards under the
guidelines of Housing and Urban Development,· Ability to learn or knowledge of design and construction requirements under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act or Illinois Accessibility Code/Fair Housing Act, as Amended,
· Experience (personal or professional) working with people with disabilities (as peers);
· Analytical, problem solving, networking, and knowledge of skill-building techniques;
· Strong written and oral communication skills so to connect with a wide range of individuals and organizations;
· An understanding of equal opportunity within a social justice framework;
· Knowledge of disability civil rights laws (ADA, 504, and IDEA), and familiarity with the disability rights movement and/or independent living movement is preferred but not required.
People with
disabilities,
members of other oppressed communities, and those with personal
experience with
disability are highly encouraged to apply.
Access Living
offers excellent
benefits, vacation, sick leave, and holiday schedules.
Resumes accepted
until position
is filled.
If
interested, send a cover
letter and resumé to:
Human Resources
Access Living of Metropolitan Chicago
115 West Chicago Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60654
Fax: 312-787-3866