Independent Living Program Director

Planning and implementation of ILSS (Independent Living Support Services) youth camps, leadership conferences, Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) Independent Living Program (ILP) staff Networking Conference, DREAM Council Meetings, Celebration of Scholars, participation at a national conference for IL Youth, and other events, programs and communications related to the CAS ILSS contract with DHR

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling strongly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in related field is required
• Three years in human services work
• Independent Living experience preferred
• Experience in special events planning and public relations preferred
• Licensure applicable to degree
• Valid Alabama driver license and auto insurance minimum liability 100/300
• Good organization, event coordination, communication and problem-solving skills
• Computer proficient in Outlook, Word, Excel
• Ability to respond calmly and non-judgmentally to others, including persons in crisis
• Ability and willingness to work occasional weekends and non-traditional hours
• Ability to work as a team leader and team player, encouraging a positive atmosphere for a teamwork approach in event planning and implementation
• Demonstrates cultural and socioeconomic proficiency
• Competent in trauma responsive care
• Bi-annual TB skin test/medical report
• Travel, occasionally overnight
• Ability to lift 20 lbs.

• Independent Living experience preferred
• Experience in special events planning and public relations preferred