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Independent Connection Inc. Youth Outreach Specialist in Salina, Kansas
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Job Posting Announcement
Independent Connection is adding two Youth Outreach Specialists to our team!
As a Specialist, you will build connections with school personnel, employers, parents, and youth
(ages 10-24, with any type of disability) in specific school districts within our service area.
Outreach, consultation, and advocacy support will focus on the students education or
employment plans after high school. Actively listening to individualized needs, empowering
youth to gain independent life skills, and assisting with locating and accessing various resources
to build and use a support network are key focus areas of the work in this position. Getting
students ready for competitive, integrated employment or continuing education will be the
desired outcome of this work. You will participate in training to build your skills in goal setting
strategies, independent living philosophy, and knowledge of available resources. Meetings with
youth will occur one on one or in small groups (virtual/in person/in office/in school). If these
responsibilities sound exciting, consider the Youth Outreach Specialist position at Independent
Connection!
Independent Connection Inc. is a Center for Independent Living, which means we are a
consumer-controlled, community-based, cross disability, non-residential, private, non-profit
agency that provides an array of independent living services in 9 counties (Jewell, Mitchell,
Lincoln, Ellsworth, Cloud, Republic, Ottawa, Dickinson, & Saline). Most of our staff and Board of
Directors are people with a variety of disabilities. We are a part of the independent living
network working on disability awareness, education, and advocacy. We believe in individual
choice and personal decision making. For more information, visit our website:
www.indconnectinc.com.
Educational Requirements
Qualified applicants with disabilities are always encouraged to apply for open positions at
Independent Connection. A disability is defined as one or more things that make something in
an individuals life difficult. Personal/work/volunteer experience with disabilities is helpful.
High School Diploma or GED required and two years relevant work experience. Bachelors
degree preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Must be at least 18 years of age and be able to pass background checks.
Two full-time positions will be filled. Office hours will be determined by activities but will most
generally be between 8:30am-4:30pm, Monday through Friday. There will be times when it is
necessary to work outside regular office hours, weekend days, or longer than an 8-hour day.
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Travel within North Central Kansas is likely. If traveling, employee must have access to
transportation. Or, if a personal vehicle is used, employee must maintain current auto
insurance. Mileage reimbursement will be provided for work-related travel.
Benefits include a retirement match, paid time off, 12 paid holidays, team atmosphere, flexible
schedule, compressed workweek, and more!
Salary is \$15.00-\$18.00/hr.
To Apply
Apply on Indeed with your resume and cover letter, apply on our website, or send your resume
and cover letter to:
Independent Connection
436 South Ohio
Salina, KS, 67401
EOE