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.