Adult Transition Program Advocate Position Available In Miami-Dade, Florida

Adult Transition Program Advocate Center for Independent Living of South Florida Miami, FL Job Details Temporary | Full-time $20 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Qualifications Bilingual 5 years Public speaking Mid-level Education Haitian Creole Bachelor’s degree Case management Social Work Full Job Description Adult Transition Program Advocate Center for Independent Living of South Florida (CILSF) Temp / Full-time with benefits On-site presence required Mondays-Fridays, 8:30 AM-5:00 PM (40 hours per week) $20 per hour

Responsibilities:

• Perform intake/assessment of consumers consistent with eligibility criteria.
• Assist consumers in setting and meeting academic and self-sufficiency goals. Maintain accurate records of consumer achievement of program goals and implement timely and effective interventions whenever needed.
• Educate consumers in the philosophy of Independent Living and teach self-advocacy skills.
• Ensure participants’ access to community providers and follow up on referrals as needed.
• Maintain communication with teachers, school counselors and Vocational Rehabilitation counselors to ensure effectiveness and timeliness of Section 504 accommodations.
• Observe participants’ class interaction and assess need for accommodations.
• Document consumer monthly contacts accurately and timely.
• Coordinate efforts with Tutors and other support personnel to guarantee effectiveness of accommodations.
• Maintain records of tutoring progress, including pre and post-tests, tutoring schedules, completion of tutoring sessions, and invoices.
• Coordinate with VR counselors to promote job placement referrals after graduation.
• Teach employability skills or provide pre-placement training to consumers referred by VR for employment services and youth referred for pre-employment transition services.
• Conduct consumer and stakeholder satisfaction surveys on a timely basis.
• Participate in relevant training, workshops and staff development opportunities as needed.
• Must register for federal, state and local background checks, according to existing Miami Dade County Public Schools and CILSF policies. Must also obtain school credentials.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in Social Work, Education, or related field or a minimum of five years of experience working in the same areas required.
• Fluency in Creole highly preferred. Comfortable with public speaking.
• Reliable vehicle available on a daily basis required.
• Must possess knowledge of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended.
• Experience in the social service delivery system in Miami Dade County is preferred.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, on occasion.
• Life experience related to disability is preferred.

People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates asked to e-mail resumes to , attention to: Mr. Romani CILSF is an equal opportunity employer. About CIL of South Florida, Inc.: Empowering people with disabilities to reach their highest level of achievement: advocating for system change that results in access, choice, equality, inclusion, integration and independence. CILSF was founded in 1993 following Hurricane Andrew to assist the disability community in the immediate aftermath and beyond. CILSF is a consumer driven organization driven around an Independent Living philosophy. Over 51% of our board, management team and the organization as a whole are persons with disabilities. In the past two decades CILSF has worked with tens of thousands of individuals with disabilities in Miami-Dade County to help them reach their own independent living goals.

Job Types:

Full-time, Temporary Pay:

$20.00 per hour Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to Friday Nights as needed Weekends as needed People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location:

In person