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Home Access Advocate (Full-Time)

Direct Advocacy & Resource Center is a nonprofit advocacy and services organization for people with all types of disabilities. As a Center for Independent Living (CIL), we advocate disability voice, choice, and independence with a vision of universal access and justice.

We seek a highly skilled advocate to join and help expand our Home Access Program (HAP). The Home Access Advocate works with individuals with disabilities to determine solutions that will increase access, safety, and independence at home.

Essential functions of the position include:

Perform eligibility screenings and assist participants with the application process
Conduct comprehensive home visits that include eligibility and functional assessments as well as site inspections
Support participants to identify their needs, establish related plans, and connect with other Direct programs/services and community resources as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

Extensive knowledge of disabilities and home modifications/adaptations
Proven experience in collecting and managing participant documentation and organizing e-files (Note: Direct operates in a paperless environment)
Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat Pro, MS Office, as well as database and assessment software
Excellent organization, time-management, interview, and communication skills
Reliable transportation and ability to travel throughout Direct’s five-county service area in Southeastern Arizona.

Commitment To Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Accessibility:

Direct recognizes that all oppressions are linked, and that disability rights are inextricably connected to human and civil rights. We believe that communities experiencing marginalization and discrimination must be centered in the work we do. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from qualified applicants with disabilities and those who identify with other marginalized communities.

Location & Benefits:

This position is in Tucson. Benefits include generous PTO and paid holidays, employer-paid medical and dental benefits for the employee, and flex time.

To Apply:

Submit Cover Letter and Resume as attachments (PDF or Word) to search@directaz.org . Indicate position title in the subject line.

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Orientation & Mobility Skills Coach

About Direct: Located in Tucson, AZ……Applications accepted until position filled Direct Advocacy & Resource Center is the Center for Independent Living for Southern Arizona. We advocate for, and work with, persons with diverse disabilities to ensure their civil rights and equal access to all aspects of life in our community.

Pay/Benefits: Direct is accepting applications for full-time employment. Pay rate DOE. Benefits include generous PTO and paid holidays, employerpaid medical and dental benefits for the employee, and flex time

Summary: Assist participants with disabilities in achieving their self-identified Independent Living (IL) goals, primarily focused on travel.

RESPONSIBILITIES (with or without reasonable accommodations)

Organize, plan, and provide direct orientation and mobility instruction to participants
Monitor participant progress and revise materials and instruction to meet individual participant needs
Maintain documentation consistent with the Center’s policies and procedures and funding requirements (including initial meeting, assessment, goal planning, information and referral, output/outcome measurements, etc.)

QUALIFICATIONS

A clear understanding of, and passion for the Center's mission and vision
Certified in orientation and mobility service provision by the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation & Education Professionals (ACVREP), OR has a National Orientation and Mobility Certification (NOMC) through National Blindness Professional Certification Board (NBPCB)
Bachelor’s Degree
Experience working with individuals who are blind and have low vision
Subject to criminal background check prior to employment (AZ level 1 fingerprint clearance required) and proof of COVID-19 vaccination and booster

ADDITIONAL DESIRED BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE

Bilingual English/Spanish

Note: Personal life experience/history relevant to the position is acceptable as a substitute for education and/or work experiences

Working Conditions

Work involves meeting with participants in the community, with strict COVID-19 precautions in place. Other job activities are primarily in a climate-controlled office environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.

EEO Statement

Direct is committed to providing access and equal opportunity in employment. Activities such as hiring, promotion, and compensation of employees are conducted without regard to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex (including same-sex); sexual orientation, gender identity or expression; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; service member status; marital status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. Direct will work with qualified individuals to find reasonable accommodations as necessary unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on Center operations.

Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Accessibilty

To Apply

Submit your Cover Letter and Resume as attachments [PDF or Word] to search@directaz.org. Indicate position in the subject line. Qualified individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.