JOB
POSTING:
Access Living seeks one 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:
·
To assist
consumers to find and move into safe and habitable housing in neighborhoods
that meet the desired amenities of the consumers,
·
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 (FHAA, 504, and ADA), 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, please send a
cover letter and resumé to:
No phone calls, please.