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Disability Network Washtenaw Monroe Livingston Community Support Navigator in Monroe, Michigan
Our client is seeking a dedicated Community Support Navigator to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing a continuum of consumer and community-based information & referral (I&R) and independent living (IL) services across Disability Network Washtenaw Monroe Livingston (DNWML) service areas.
This role is responsible for:
- Providing IL oriented services including time management, healthy relationships, boundary setting, building supportive social networks, cooking, travel, financial management, etc.
- Assisting primary constituents of DNWML to achieve independent living and economic self-sufficiency goals using Peer Support, Motivational Interviewing, and Person-Centered Planning approaches.
- Coordinating access to community resources required to achieve consumer IL goals and maintain social support.
- Designing, developing, implementing, and managing social and leadership groups, programs, and other opportunities for and with consumers.
- Collaborating with others to develop community partnerships for leadership, system advocacy, and civic participation opportunities for consumers.
- Providing Individual and Systems Advocacy, IL services, and/or assistance to parents, teachers, students, and/or designated schools as needed.
This position reports to: Director - Monroe
The ideal candidate will have:
- High School Diploma or GED (required), Associate's Degree (preferred)
- 1-2 years of experience in related work in human services and/or educational history
- Personal experience with disability and/or knowledge of disability issues and the consumer/community-based IL philosophy
Responsibilities:
- Delivery of Independent Living Services
- Delivery of I&R Services for Youth and Adult Consumers
- Additional Responsibilities
Requirements:
- Degree: High School Diploma or GED (required), Associate's Degree (preferred)
- Field Experience: 1-2 years of related work in human services and/or educational history
- Software Experience: Knowledge of standard office software