Employment
At Disability Network Mid-Michigan, we utilize the expertise of our staff to promote and encourage independence for all persons with disabilities. As a Center for Independent Living, over 50% of our staff have disabilities, making us the disability experts in your community. If you are interested in working with people with disabilities in order to build accessible and inclusive communities, see the information below. Thank you for your interest!
Independent Living Assistant
Whether you're seeking full-time employment or just a few hours of part-time work:
YOU can make a difference in someone's life! YOU can help a person with a disability live independently!
As part of our Bay County Independent Living Assistance program, you provide personalized support to individuals who need assistance accessing support in their communities. You work directly with the consumer to help them meet their goals and create the lifestyle they choose.
Immediate Openings
$15.73 per hour
Must have a valid Michigan driver's license with a good driving record, with dependable and insured transportation. Must be able to pass a criminal background check. Training will be provided.
Various shifts are needed.
If you want to make a difference, please call 989-948-1738 or apply online by filling out the application for employment form below.
Person-Centered Options Counselors
The Person-Centered Options Counselor (PCOC) is an individual who promotes and encourages independence for all people with disabilities. The position provides services and support for individuals in the community exploring long-term supports and services and medical coverage through the State Health Insurance Partnership program (SHIP)
- Responds to referrals & requests for services
- Provides appropriate and timely referrals to community resources and provides follow-up to ensure services meet the needs of individuals served.
- Assists individuals in navigating long-term community support and services tailored to their personalized needs and preferences.
- Conducts comprehensive assessments with individuals to target their specific needs, desires, and goals.
- Assists individuals with goal setting and developing an action plan to meet their independent living desires
- Provide unbiased counseling related to healthcare coverage, possible subsidy eligibility, Medicare preventative services, and prescription drug plans.
- Assists with program related outreach and education initiatives designed to promote PCOC/SHIP and build connections within the community.
- Work alongside No Wrong Door (NWD) Program Manager to achieve the goals of the NWD program.
- Has regular contact with community members via telephone, email and/or in person
- Prepares written reports and billings as required by funding source
- Ensures that services and activities are implemented with strict adherence to the DNMM Code of Ethics, governmental and contractual requirements, and the Independent Living philosophy
- Maintains good working relationships with contracting agencies and community partners
- Maintains consumer data and financial records as required by contracting agencies, grant funders, and the law
- Attends DNMM Team meetings and community meetings as assigned by Team Leader
- Attend Initial and refresher training courses as required.
- Promote and encourage independence for all people with disabilities
- Maintain all files and complete all documentation
- Complete paperwork such as travel, time sheets, and reports
- Knowledge of community resources including options for long-term support and services.
- Knowledge of HIPAA compliance.
- Familiarity with Mandated Reporter guidelines.
- Knowledge and application of Person-Centered Processes.
- Knowledge of and experience with developmental disabilities and mental health disabilities.
- Familiarity with scheduling/tracking of due dates.
- Knowledge of community resources and disability issues
- Computer skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Problem-solving and organizational skills.
- Time management skills.
- Respect for people with disabilities.
- Promote consumer choice.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to maintain consumer confidentiality.
- Ability to locate suitable resources as requested by the public.
- No supervisory responsibilities are associated with this position
- Documentation within 24 hours
- Completion of above standards by month end of each month
- Work with individuals in the environment of their choice
- Follow Mandated Reporter guidelines
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Health & Human Service related field, equivalent life experience, or CHW certification preferred
- Disability is not a requirement but is considered an asset in the performance of this job.
- Knowledge of and sensitivity to disability issues and an understanding of advocacy on an individual and community-wide basis.
- Demonstrated skills in oral and written communication, with or without accommodation.
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Independent Living Philosophy.
- Ability to work well with people
- Strong advocacy skills
- AIRS Certification
- Options Counseling Certification
- MMAP Certified
- SOAR Certified
- Motivational Interviewing
- Trauma Informed Care
Task & % of time spent
- Face to Face contact 50%
- Paperwork/documentation 20%
- Travel 20%
- Agency meetings/training 10%
Employees are expected to be available during DNMM business hours from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, and to work the authorized hours of this position each week. Flexibility in scheduling work outside of regular business hours may occasionally be necessary.
- Travel to and from community locations within a 12-county radius is expected.
- Entering individual homes and/or community locations where steps may be present
- Carrying/moving items, climbing stairs
- This job typically operates in a professional office environment, routinely using standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers as well as fax machines and filing cabinets.
- Additional work settings may be required depending on the type of work performed such as:
- Regular travel, often to low-income neighborhoods
- Ability to work in higher risk, non-accessible environments
- Travel to and within community locations within the boundaries of DNMM’s 12 county catchment area (Alcona, Arenac, Bat, Clare, Gladwin, Gratiot, Iosco, Isabella, Midland, Ogemaw, Roscommon, Saginaw) is expected about 35-40% of the time
- Other duties as assigned
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Work Location: On the road
Program Manager - No Wrong Door
Essential Functions:
- Conducts or oversees the following independent living services: Person-Centered Options Counseling for No Wrong Door (PCOC-NWD) and State Health Insurance Partnership Program (SHIP)/ Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) services.
- Supervises staff, including receiving and assigning referrals, scheduling work hours, evaluating performance and service delivery, resolving conflict, conducting team meetings, and ensuring that staff receive required training and certifications
- Interview/hire/train new staff as required
- Attend initial and refresher training courses as required for the No Wrong Door program.
- Conducts presentations and outreach as requested about services.
- Participate in check-ins, planning, and update meetings with grant partners.
- Acts as back-up for team members during vacation, absence, or low staffing hours
- Prepares written reports and billings as required by funding source and submits monthly data to appropriate staff on a timely basis.
- Ensures the accurate and timely documentation of team.
- Provide team availability on at least a monthly basis to statewide referral service for scheduling.
- Ensures that services and activities are implemented with strict adherence to the DNMM Code of Ethics, governmental and contractual requirements and the Independent Living Philosophy.
- Maintains consumer data and financial records as required by contracting agencies, grant funders, and the law.
- Attends DNMM meetings and community meetings as assigned.
- Participates on local, state and/or national committees for the purpose of promoting the Independent Living Philosophy
- Monitor staff hours, approve PTO, review all data entry and approve timesheets, overtime, etc.
- Provides on-call services as assigned.
- Follow agency policies and procedures.
- Promote and encourage independence for all people with disabilities.
Areas of responsibility:
- Promotes and encourages independence for all people with disabilities
- Provides person-centered services and administrative support which enable people with disabilities to exercise control over their own lives and to create an independent lifestyle of their choice.
- Supervises DNMM Person-Centered Options Counseling Team
Competencies/Position Requirements:
- Knowledge of HIPAA compliance
- Familiarity with Mandated Reporter guidelines
- Knowledge and application of Person-Centered Processes
- Knowledge of and experience with developmental disabilities and Mental Health disabilities
- Familiarity with scheduling/tracking of due dates
- Knowledge of community resources and disability issues
- Computer skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Problem-solving and organizational skills
- Time management skills
- Respect for people with disabilities
- Promote consumer choice
- Comfort with public speaking
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to maintain consumer confidentiality
Quality and quantity standards:
Documentation within 24 hours, completion of above standards by month end each month, work with individuals in the environment of their choice, follow Mandated Reporter Guidelines, managing multiple projects at one time, consistently meet deadlines, providing effective presentations when required and effectively manage a hybrid team including remote employees and employees stationed in different offices and counties throughout the service area.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in health & human service-related field, equivalent life experience, or CHW certification preferred.
Expected hours of work:
Salaried position based on a 40-hour workweek, with willingness to work additional hours when needed. Flexibility in scheduling additional work time outside of regular business hours may occasionally be necessary, especially in cases where community events are taking place and DNMM presence is beneficial or required.
Physical factors:
- Travel to and from community locations within a 12-county radius is expected.
- Entering individual homes and/or community locations where steps may be present
- Carrying/moving items, climbing stairs
- Travel to and from community locations
- Prepare for and set up tables/pop-up tents and materials for community events.
Other duties:
Please note that this job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities or responsibilities required for this job. The duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $58,656.00 per year
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person