Director of Finance and Business Operations Summary: This full-time position reports to the Director of Programs and is responsible for providing SVILC’s array of Independent Living Skills (ILS) services, including training & support in money management/budgeting, personal business management, peer support, housing search assistance, individual and systems advocacy, and disability benefits counseling to adult clients with disabilities. Essential Functions Provide all federal and state core independent living services: Independent Living Skills training, Information & Referral, Peer support & mentoring, Individual & Systems Advocacy, Housing and Caregiver search assistance, Assistive Technology services and Disability Benefits counseling to the agency’s consumers living or working in the three southern cities of Santa Clara County. Under the supervisor of the Housing and ILS Supervisor, maintain an effective core service delivery system for residents Santa Clara County. Independent Living Skills are generally synonymous with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) and include meal preparation, shopping skills, money management and budgeting, household management, time and personal business management, community mobility, use of telephone, personal safety, emergency preparedness and medication management. Plan and implement informational workshops on such IL and Housing topics as Finding and Maintaining Accessible, Affordable Housing; Tenant/Landlord rights and responsibilities; Caregiver search resources and Caregiver management; and Budgeting & Money management skills. Collaborate with other SVILC personnel from the Gilroy and San Jose offices for comprehensive service delivery. Provide tours and outreach presentations to consumers, community members, SVILC representatives, potential funders, etc., as necessary. Promote positive relationships among SVILC staff, Consumers, and members of the Board of Directors by demonstrating an ongoing commitment to the mission of SVILC. Maintain progress for each consumer trained or mentored through case notes in CIL Suite and update the consumers’ goals set and met in their Independent Living Plans (ILPs). Participate in community outreach events to promote SVILC’s program and services, including the Community Transitions Program. Submit, on a regular basis, appropriate reports and recommendations relative to the various program effectiveness to the Director of Programs. Represent SVILC in the community as required. Maintain accurate and complete notes and enter service delivery data in the SVILC’s online database system (CIL Suite). Evaluate the quality of service provided to SVILC Consumers. Serve as an individual and systems advocate for Consumers. Travel as needed to complete case management services for consumers. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications This position is designed for a self-directed person who is skilled in community building, program expansion, and direct service delivery. The successful candidate will be proficient in providing services in a consumer-controlled model. The successful candidate will have at least two years of experience with an organization working for social justice, housing, or disability rights, one year of which was served in a supervisory capacity. Candidates should also have excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively as a team player. Bachelor’s degree in Social Services or related field, or AA degree with a minimum of 2 years of experience working in a social services field Experience, knowledge, and understanding of the needs and rights of persons with disabilities Excellent written and oral English communication skills Computer literate and able to record and report services provided Knowledge of disability rights and fair housing laws Knowledge of the array of disability benefits and eligibility (agency will train) Will comply at all times with all SVILC, State, and Federal regulations, policies, and procedures Ability to travel around the county, including twice monthly to the San Jose office for program and all staff meetings Personal experience with disability issues preferred Physical Demands Sitting for long periods of time Using a computer monitor and keyboards, as well as a telephone headset, for long periods of time Travel to various community offices as necessary Make outreach visits to locations where individuals with disabilities may be contacted Attend various outreach and community education events The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Non-discrimination SVILC does not discriminate against employees or potential employees and is an equal opportunity employer about gender, gender identity, age, disability, ethnicity, race, religious beliefs, or sexual orientation. SVILC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. People with disabilities, members of other marginalized communities, and those with personal experience with disability are highly encouraged to apply. Compensation $24 - $26 per hour (35-hour work week) plus 100% paid benefits (health, dental, vision, sick, holiday, vacation, staff development leave) Interested individuals should email or fax a resume with a cover letter summarizing qualifications, compensation requirements, and experience. Job Type: Full-time (35 hours/week) #J-18808-Ljbffr Silicon Valley Independent Living Center
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