About Us
Disability Rights & Resources’ mission is to create a fully inclusive community in which all people, with and without disabilities, may pursue their own goals and choices for living and working together. As a staff member at DR&R, you’ll be part of a small team of dedicated disability advocates helping people make a successful transition to independent living and integrate into the communities they want to be part of. We respect that people with disabilities know their own needs, and their perspective is the most important as they decide how they want to live, work, and take part in their communities. That is why people with disabilities make up a majority of our board and staff, and our consumers are in charge of every phase of their interaction with us.
Job description
Community Inclusion Specialists’ primary job responsibilities include:
- Assist consumers with community integration and living independently in the community in Cabarrus or Gaston counties in NC.
- Act as a role model, resource, advocate and supportive confidant to consumers.
- Assist consumers in the development and the achievement of their goals.
- Document consumer contacts, consumer records, data collection and other recordkeeping, as required, in a timely manner.
A full job description is available on request.
Location
This role is primarily based at our east Charlotte office. We offer a hybrid work model, allowing our staff to work remotely part of the time with supervisor approval. The position also requires extensive travel in and around the assigned county (either Cabarrus or Gaston) to meet with consumers.
Required Qualifications
- Certified Peer Support Specialist Certification or ability to obtain the Certification within 90 days of hire (requires lived experience with a mental health disability).
- Knowledge of independent living philosophy and movement.
- Knowledge of human service agencies, community resources and organizations serving people with disabilities, including mental illness.
- Ability to travel independently.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, Adobe Acrobat, Google-based email and calendar.
- High School graduate and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Resident of Cabarrus or Gaston counties.
- 1+ years’ experience in human service delivery and/or working with people with disabilities, including people with mental illness.
- A strong preference will be given to candidates with at least one year of experience in independent living, including work at a Center for Independent Living or a Statewide Independent Living Council.
Compensation & Benefits
- $40,000 starting salary
- 32-hour work week Monday-Thursday
- 4+ weeks of paid time off
- 11 paid holidays and an extended holiday break at the end of the year
- Retirement plan with 3% employer match
- $375/month reimbursement for health insurance premiums or healthcare costs
- Free life, disability, and vision insurance
- Optional paid dental plan
How to Apply
Please send a resume and cover letter to careers@disability-rights.org. All applicants will receive a response.