Help Wanted! We are seeking a Community Reintegration Transition Coordinator to join our team! You will provide emotional and administrative support to consumers with disabilities in either individual or group settings. General Description The general scope of duties is to provide effective and efficient independent living services to people with disabilities who wish to move from a nursing facility to community living. This position also provides personal assistant management as well as training on how to avoid fraud/abuse. The position requires that the employee must believe in and act in accordance with the Independent Living Philosophy. Must maintain complete confidentiality of any and all information that concerns consumers, potential consumers, and staff. Failure to do so may constitute grounds for immediate termination of employment. Responsibilities: Participate in public policy and legislative advocacy projects. Establish and maintain an active caseload; maintain accurate, up-to-date consumer files; complete all necessary forms/reports on time and as assigned. Complete required documentation in a timely manner. Provide information and referral to consumers and the community at large including assistance on rights/laws pertaining to persons with disabilities. Provide/arrange for peer counseling, skills training, advocacy, and information and referral to consumers moving from nursing facilities into the community alone or in conjunction with other staff. Consult with other agencies/service providers, nursing facilities and home health care agencies, who could assist consumers in goal progress/attainment. Assess individual needs to identify a home and support system in the home which meets safety and accessibility requirements. Provide information for the appropriate staff member to make one-time purchases including the completion of vendor bids for equipment. Act as a liaison and advocate for and with consumers with agencies to facilitate receipt of benefits or services. Maintain a consumer personal assistant management curriculum for new Home Services consumers and/or those consumers who are at risk of losing their personal assistants. Participate in the Center’s outreach efforts by speaking to clubs, consumer groups, social/human service organizations, advocacy coalitions, etc., on specific duties and the Center in general. Additional outreach activities include guest editorials and letters to the editor, feature articles in newspapers, and radio and/or TV appearances. Advise the Executive Director of circumstances that might warrant attention/services beyond the scope of Center purposes(s) and/or operational policies and procedures. Maintain required job skills and core professional competencies. Attends and actively participates in required educational programs and staff meetings. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Previous experience in social work, counseling, or other related fields Bachelor's degree required; Masters degree preferred Excellent oral and written communication skills Knowledge of community resources Excellent organization skills Bilingual (Spanish/English) candidate preferred Compassionate and caring demeanor Ability to build rapport with consumers Strong leadership qualities Personal experience with a disability preferred Unique Job Requirements: Ability to travel within two county area and beyond as needed/requested Ability to work weekends and/or evenings as required Acceptance of the independent living movement/philosophy Salary: Negotiable, depending on qualifications and experience Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance To apply: Please submit resume and cover letter explaining how your qualifications match our needs.Apply through Indeed.com or mail to: Missy Martin, Executive Director, Disability Resource Center, 77 N. 129th Infantry Drive, Joliet, IL 60435. Job Type: Full-time Education: Bachelor's (Required) License: Drivers (Required) Language: English (Required) Spanish (Preferred) Work authorization: United States (Required) Required travel: 75% (Required) ... See more
TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE ONLINE! Will County Clerk Nancy Schultz Voots wants to make sure all eligible Will County residents can vote. Sunday, October 21 is the last day to register on-line. Anyone who is unsure about the status of their registration may visit our website at thewillcountyclerk.com, and click on Voter Lookup under the Table of Contents section. Please visit our website, www.thewillcountyclerk.com, for this and other election related information, or call our registrar department at (815) 723-3837. Thank you, Registrar Department Will County Clerk’s Office ... See more
Sample Ballots for the November 6, 2018 General Election are now available on the Will County Clerk’s website, https://www.thewillcountyclerk.com/elections/precinct-lookup/
Polling Place & Sample Ballot Look Up Punctuation not needed. Example: 302 N Chicago St Electioneering is prohibited 100 feet from the door of the entrance of the room where voting takes place. A church or a private school may choose to designate their entire property as a Campaign Free Zone, which.... ... See more
Want to vote early, but unable to make the trip to Joliet? Starting Monday, October 22, several early voting sites located throughout Will County will open. Each site has separate dates and times, so visit thewillcountyclerk.com for locations, hours, resident restrictions, and directions or refer to the Voter Information Guide received in the mail. The Will County Clerk’s Office currently has Grace Period Registration & Voting available. Grace Period Registration and Voting allows non registered Will County residents the ability to register or update their address and then vote. Two forms of identification are required to register. Once again, for dates and times visit thewillcountyclerk.com. ... See more
This article was featured in New York Times' "Disability". "Disability" is a weekly series of essays, art and opinion by and about people living with disabilities.
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Will County Clerk Nancy Schultz Voots wants to make sure all eligible Will County residents can vote. Sunday, October 21 is the last day to register on-line. Anyone who is unsure about the status of their registration may visit our website at thewillcountyclerk.com, and click on Voter Lookup under the Table of Contents section. Please visit our website, www.thewillcountyclerk.com, for this and other election related information, or call our registrar department at (815) 723-3837. Thank you, Registrar Department Will County Clerk’s Office ... See more
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Registering to vote by mail or in-person has ended. However, Will County residents can still register online until Sunday, October 21. Anyone who is unsure about the status of their registration may visit our website at thewillcountyclerk.com, and click on Voter Lookup under the What’s New section. ... See more
Katy Hoyer and Sam Knight, both Independent Living Advocates at Disability Resource Center are with Nancy Schultz-Voots, Will County Clerk. Katy showing us how to early vote at the voting both with wider legs that made wheelchair access easier. Along with the Automark, which reads the ballot aloud to individuals who need such an accommodation, the wider voting both makes the voting process private and feasible for people with disabilities. November 6, 2018 General Election October 9, 2018 – Last day to register to vote in person or by mail October 10, 2018 – First day of grace period registration and voting October 21, 2018 – Last day to register to vote online October 22, 2018 – First day of early voting at additional locations October 24, 2018 – Public Test October 28, 2018 – Central Count #1 November 1, 2018 – Last day to request a vote by mail ballot November 4, 2018 – Central Count #2 November 13, 2018 – Re-Tab November 20, 2018 – Provisional Count ... See more
