Job description NHT Coordinates and provides peer support, skills training, advocacy, information and referral and Nursing Home Transition services to individuals, families, and the community by performing the following duties:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following: Provide permission, encouragement, and support to consumers in pursuit of their personal goals. Assist consumers in the process of understanding themselves and their environment through active listening. Assist consumers in taking control of their own lives to meet their personal goals and to avoid unnecessary and/or unwanted segregation apart from the community. Engages consumers in an on-going, one-on-one or group discussion of goals and concerns such as personal areas of lifestyle, civil rights, ambition, experiences, frustrations, and desires in a manner that increases their network of resources for problem solving. Ability to facilitate the development of behavior plans and consistent use of strategies. Provide training to consumers related to consumer service records, skill development and tapping into personal strengths and environmental resources. Provide support that increases the consumer's appreciation for cooperation with other people with disabilities for mutual help. Coordinates and facilitates work groups of consumers focused on peer issues. Keeps records of services provided using appropriate forms or consumer databases and compiles reports as needed including preparation of newsletter articles. Participates in conferences, staff meetings, in-service trainings, and committee work. Local and regional travel essential to responsibilities.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Perform duties as a van driver as needed and assigned. Perform duties as an attendant as needed and assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversight of volunteer/community supports as an extension of the Independent Living programs.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must have a Valid Driver's License.

SALARY BASED ON EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High school diploma. Experience Not necessary, On the Job training available.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$17.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to

Friday Work Location:

In person