NEW JOB OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUNG ADULTS!
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![]() 60 Temple Place, 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02111-1324 617 338-6665 (Voice) 617 338-6662 (TTY) 617 338-6661 (Fax) 866 338-8085 (Toll Free) www.bostoncil.org Youth Transition Advocate Position Summary Essential Job Functions · Provides peer mentoring, skills training, and advocacy to students individually or in groups. · Facilitates support and education groups for students and families to help reach goals. · Advocates for the rights and integration of individuals with disabilities. · Provides outreach and education about the transition program to youth, families, educators, community groups and service providers. · Make personal and travel arrangements to and from educational sites, may also include occasional evening hours. · Assists individual consumers and, if necessary family members, through the BCIL TAP intake process. · Conducts Independent Living Needs Assessments, develops and implements Independent Living Service Plans (ILSP's) and assists with developing Individual Transitional Plans (ITP’s) with TAP youth. · Participates and acts as a support and/or advocate in Individual Education Plan (IEP) and Individual Transitional Plan (ITP) meetings. · Organizes and participate in occasional recreational/social activities. · Coordinates services with other agencies and BCIL staff members. · Documents all activities according to accepted BCIL procedures. · Performs other related duties as assigned. Desired Qualifications · Member of the population to be served or extensive experience working in an independent living setting. · Experience and/or willingness to work with and learn from people with a wide range of disability types. · Bachelor's degree in a human services field preferable or relevant independent living experience. · Willingness to further knowledge through training and workshops throughout employment. · Strong oral, written, and listening skills. · Ability to manage time efficiently, organize job responsibilities and set priorities. · Ability to take direction and follow through on assigned tasks with minimal supervision. · Creativity and strong motivation to play a role in program development. · Ability to work as part of a team in all settings. · Ability to model clear professional boundaries, leadership and cooperation among peers and students. · Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) a plus. · MA driver's license and automobile is preferred but not mandatory. Hours 40 Hours (includes paid breaks) – Full Time Compensation 2 weeks paid vacation (increases with length of service) 2 personal days 11 holidays 12 sick days Health, dental, (75% paid by agency). Short-term disability, long-term disability, group life insurance 100% company paid. Salary: $27, 000 range. Fax, mail or e-mail cover letter and resume to: HR Director Boston Center for Independent Living, Inc. 60 Temple Place, 5th Floor Boston, MA 02111-1324 617 338-6661 (fax) skelley@bostoncil.org (e-mail) BCIL is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation is provided as needed for employees and other affiliates. Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE) checks are part of BCIL's standard procedure. |
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