Assistive Technology (AT) Specialist
The Southwestern Center for Independent Living (SWCIL) is seeking a full-time Assistive Technology (AT) Specialist working in communities of Southwest Minnesota. This position works to promote societal acceptance, inclusion, and equal access by empowering individuals with disabilities with Independent Living resources and services.
Primary job functions include: Identifying AT solutions that facilitate independence; provide AT demonstration, information and referral, and device loans; conduct access assessments; setup and take down of portable aluminum ramps. Requires travel within Southwest Minnesota.
Must be able to work independently, lift up to 50lbs, have reliable transportation, strong communication skills, and pass a background study. SWCIL has an equipment shop, truck, and trailer for preparing and setting up temporary ramps. SWCIL offers employee training opportunities on assistive technologies and access assessments. Persons with disabilities are strongly urged to apply.
Desirable qualifications: Experience with disabilities. Proficiency in adapting training approaches to match learning styles and needs. Associate’s or greater degree from an accredited college. Knowledge and proficiency with a variety of assistive technologies. Ability to work effectively with students, staff, and members of the community from diverse backgrounds.
Wage & benefits: $20 - $24 per hour starting wage based on experience and qualifications. Remote office and flexible hours options but must reside in SW MN to provide services in local communities. Paid vacation, sick, holiday, and personal days. Retirement plan matching. Health, life, & short-term disability insurance plans.
To apply: Send cover letter & resume to: Executive Director, SWCIL, 109 S. 5th Street, #700, Marshall MN 56258 or swcil@swcil.com. SWCIL is an equal opportunity employer.
Ramp Project Manager
The Southwestern Center for Independent Living (SWCIL) is seeking a ramp project manager. Job functions include: residential ramp assessments, cost estimating, construction of wooden ramps, securing permits, and coordinating projects. Requires travel within SW MN. Must be able to work independently, lift up to 50lbs, have reliable transportation, strong communication skills, and pass a background study. SWCIL has an equipment shop, truck, and trailer for building and transporting ramps. SWCIL offers employee training opportunities. Persons with disabilities are strongly urged to apply.
Wage & benefits: Part or full-time flexible hours. Full-time hours available for combined program duties. $20 - $24 per hour starting wage based on experience and qualifications. Remote office and flexible hours options but must reside in SW MN to provide services in local communities. Benefits (based on hours worked): Paid vacation, sick, holiday, and personal days. Retirement plan matching. Health, life, & short-term disability insurance plans.
To apply: Send cover letter & resume to: Executive Director, SWCIL, 109 S. 5th Street, #700, Marshall MN 56258 or swcil@swcil.com. SWCIL is an equal opportunity employer.
CDCS Support Planner
The Southwestern Center for Independent Living (SWCIL) is currently accepting resumes for a Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS) Support Planner. Must reside in the local Southwestern Minnesota service area including Cottonwood, Jackson, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Rock, and Yellow Medicine Counties. Full or part-time flexible hours available. Remote office option but must reside in SW MN. A support planner is someone who understands the CDCS service, person-centered planning, and the process of developing a support plan. Primary job functions include providing information about CDCS and provider options, assist in developing community support plans, helping to monitor community support plans, and assisting with benefit questions or concerns. SWCIL offers training.
Wage & benefits: $17.00 – $19.00 per hour starting wage based on qualifications. Sick, vacation, holiday, and personal day PTO, retirement plan matching, and health, short-term disability, and life insurances.
Qualifications:
To apply: Persons with disabilities are strongly urged to apply. To apply, send cover letter, resume, and 3 references to: CDCS Program Manager, SWCIL, 109 S. 5th Street, #700, Marshall MN 56258 or Linda@swcil.com. SWCIL is an equal opportunity employer.
Primary job functions include: Identifying AT solutions that facilitate independence; provide AT demonstration, information and referral, and device loans; conduct access assessments; setup and take down of portable aluminum ramps. Requires travel within Southwest Minnesota.
Must be able to work independently, lift up to 50lbs, have reliable transportation, strong communication skills, and pass a background study. SWCIL has an equipment shop, truck, and trailer for preparing and setting up temporary ramps. SWCIL offers employee training opportunities on assistive technologies and access assessments. Persons with disabilities are strongly urged to apply.
Desirable qualifications: Experience with disabilities. Proficiency in adapting training approaches to match learning styles and needs. Associate’s or greater degree from an accredited college. Knowledge and proficiency with a variety of assistive technologies. Ability to work effectively with students, staff, and members of the community from diverse backgrounds.
Wage & benefits: $20 - $24 per hour starting wage based on experience and qualifications. Remote office and flexible hours options but must reside in SW MN to provide services in local communities. Paid vacation, sick, holiday, and personal days. Retirement plan matching. Health, life, & short-term disability insurance plans.
To apply: Send cover letter & resume to: Executive Director, SWCIL, 109 S. 5th Street, #700, Marshall MN 56258 or swcil@swcil.com. SWCIL is an equal opportunity employer.
Ramp Project Manager
The Southwestern Center for Independent Living (SWCIL) is seeking a ramp project manager. Job functions include: residential ramp assessments, cost estimating, construction of wooden ramps, securing permits, and coordinating projects. Requires travel within SW MN. Must be able to work independently, lift up to 50lbs, have reliable transportation, strong communication skills, and pass a background study. SWCIL has an equipment shop, truck, and trailer for building and transporting ramps. SWCIL offers employee training opportunities. Persons with disabilities are strongly urged to apply.
Wage & benefits: Part or full-time flexible hours. Full-time hours available for combined program duties. $20 - $24 per hour starting wage based on experience and qualifications. Remote office and flexible hours options but must reside in SW MN to provide services in local communities. Benefits (based on hours worked): Paid vacation, sick, holiday, and personal days. Retirement plan matching. Health, life, & short-term disability insurance plans.
To apply: Send cover letter & resume to: Executive Director, SWCIL, 109 S. 5th Street, #700, Marshall MN 56258 or swcil@swcil.com. SWCIL is an equal opportunity employer.
CDCS Support Planner
The Southwestern Center for Independent Living (SWCIL) is currently accepting resumes for a Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS) Support Planner. Must reside in the local Southwestern Minnesota service area including Cottonwood, Jackson, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Rock, and Yellow Medicine Counties. Full or part-time flexible hours available. Remote office option but must reside in SW MN. A support planner is someone who understands the CDCS service, person-centered planning, and the process of developing a support plan. Primary job functions include providing information about CDCS and provider options, assist in developing community support plans, helping to monitor community support plans, and assisting with benefit questions or concerns. SWCIL offers training.
Wage & benefits: $17.00 – $19.00 per hour starting wage based on qualifications. Sick, vacation, holiday, and personal day PTO, retirement plan matching, and health, short-term disability, and life insurances.
Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Pass a background study.
- Requires excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to successfully complete services on a deadline.
- Capability to work independently.
- Basic understanding of person-centered thinking and planning principles.
- Will require occasional travel within SWCIL’s service area, must have a MN Driver’s License and
- Prefer a candidate familiar with state benefits and disability services in the state of Minnesota.
- Ability to coordinate with case management services.
- Ability to successfully complete outreach to build on current caseload.
- Preferred degree in Social Work, Human Services, or a related field.
To apply: Persons with disabilities are strongly urged to apply. To apply, send cover letter, resume, and 3 references to: CDCS Program Manager, SWCIL, 109 S. 5th Street, #700, Marshall MN 56258 or Linda@swcil.com. SWCIL is an equal opportunity employer.
