Reintergration Advocate

• Conduct outreach to nursing homes and community partners to identify individuals interested in transitioning from institutional settings to community-based living.
• Conduct community intake interviews and assessments to identify consumer strengths, goals, eligibility, and service needs.
• Develop individualized aftercare plans and assess consumers’ current and future needs to support successful community reintegration.
• Attend consumer transfer and transition meetings with local Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) staff and other service providers as appropriate.
• Attend statewide Community Reintegration Program (CRP) quarterly meetings and complete all required  trainings .
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential consumer records in accordance with program requirements using State of Illinois web-based systems.
• Complete required monthly reports and maintain accurate program data in the organization’s internal database.
• Assist the Direct Service Team with program changes, service-related issues, and other operational needs as assigned.
• Conduct outreach and develop community partnerships throughout the six-county service area in Illinois and Iowa.
• Provide consumers participating in the reintegration grant program with information and referrals, peer counseling, individual advocacy, and independent living skills training based on their identified needs and goals.
• Attend and participate in community meetings and disability-related workshops and educational activities.
• Provide support to other grant-funded programs and initiatives as assigned.
• Maintain effective working relationships with internal teams, community partners, state and local agencies, and other stakeholders. Participate in committees and collaborative activities as requested.
• Attend and actively participate in Direct Service Team meetings and staff meetings.

• Bachelor’s degree in social services, human services, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience in independent living or community-based services may be considered.
• Personal or professional experience working with individuals with disabilities and/or supporting independent living is preferred.
• Knowledge of assistive devices, supports, and resources that promote safe and successful independent living.
• Familiarity with Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and/or Personal Assistant (PA) services and their role in supporting individuals in the community.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
• Proficiency with basic computer applications, including Microsoft Word, Outlook/email, and web-based software systems.
• Strong organizational, time-management, multitasking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize responsibilities and meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a team.
• Professional, goal-oriented, and committed to improving the quality of life and supporting successful community transitions for consumers.
• Willingness and ability to work a flexible schedule based on program and consumer needs.
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout the designated service area.

• Medical Insurance
• Vision and Dental Insurance
• Short-term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401K Plans