Date posted: October 1, 2025

Pay: $62,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

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Job Overview
The Resource Center for Accessible Living (RCAL) is a non-profit Independent Living Center dedicated to supporting people with disabilities and seniors in living independently and fully participating in their communities. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Independent Living Services to lead and oversee programs that promote advocacy, independence, and community integration.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s Degree and at least four years relevant experience delivering vocational services or other services to individuals with disabilities.
2. Outstanding organizational, writing, problem solving and interpersonal skills.
3. Ability to network with businesses, community services and resources.
4. Outstanding problem-solving, writing, and public speaking skills.
5. Must be familiar with resources available in various counties and the ability to navigate the service area.
6. Ability to coordinate schedules and assignments.
7. Ability to do trainings and billing.
8. Experience as a DSP preferred.
9. Experience supervising programs and personnel preferred.
10. Professional experience in housing, community organizing, Independent Living, long term care, and/or disability rights strongly preferred
11. Knowledge of state and local housing policies, practices, laws and issues impacting seniors and people with disabilities preferred.
12. Valid NYS driver’s license and automobile insurance that meets the requirements set by the program and our insurance company

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Promote the Independent Living Philosophy
2. Have an in-depth understanding of Special Education Rules and Benefits Advisement.
a. It is expected that the Cornell Certification will be achieved.
3. Maintain files of all individuals served
4. Develop and maintain service delivery models that promote self-advocacy, personal growth and community integration.
5. Complete Consumer Service Record’s. Maintain records of all contacts with individuals.
6. Assist with time sheets and mileage approvals.
7. Advise individuals and employees about available community resources and services.
8. Assist with coordination of resources and services.
9. Conduct Supervisory meetings with staff
10. Work with Administrative Support to schedule and Staff tabling Events
11. Provide Support to the Rep Payee Supervisor
a. Handle issues that rise to a complaint level
b. Sign Checks for Disbursement in the Rep Payee Program
c. Approve ACH’s
12. Coordinating, Scheduling, and Creating Workshops
13. Provide information and assistance with advocacy and self-advocacy as necessary.
14. Develop peer and community support linkages.
15. Participate in regular staffing of office telephone for resource inquiries and information calls.
16. Keep accurate records and submit reports in a timely manner.
a. Mid Year ACCESS IL Report
b. End Of Year ACCESS IL Report
c. SSAN Quarterly Reporting
d. Annual Dutchess Self-Assessment
17. Assist with Grant Writing
18. Lead continuous improvement initiatives, monitoring outcomes and implementing corrective actions when needed.
19. Promote professional development through training.
20. Foster a supportive, collaborative and inclusive workplace culture.
21. All other duties as assigned

REPORTS TO: CEO

SUPERVISES:
1. IL Advocates
a. Peers
b. Group Leaders
c. Benefits Advisors
d. ABC / AMC
e. Special Education Advocates Program
2. RepPayee Supervisor
3. SSAN Program
4. Volunteer Coordinator

POSITION TYPE: Office

Essential: Essential status does not guarantee hours or position will remain the same when the Governor issues and Executive Order

UNIVERSAL COMPETENCIES:
1. Consistently maintains a positive attitude towards co-workers, visitors, individuals and their families in order to promote a team atmosphere.
2. Exercise professionalism regarding respect, sensitivity and compassion to all people.
3. Continue to develop skills in order to enhance quality of agency performance and quality of service with improved efficiency.
4. Maintain confidentiality at all times when dealing with co-workers, visitors, individuals and their families. Treat all individuals’ information as confidential.
5. Follow policies and procedures according to agency guidelines.
6. Initiate quality/productivity improvements showing a commitment to excellence.
7. Demonstrate the appropriate use of human, material and financial resources to preserve and enhance consumer and community service and employee safety/security.
8. Seek feedback and suggestions that would improve personal and /or agency performance
9. Demonstrate the flexibility and willingness necessary to meet the challenges of unexpected assignments.
10. Seek opportunities to improve and expand the systems that support and improve the lives of individuals with disabilities
11. Punctual in attendance for work, meetings, trainings and all other assignments RCAL is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnic origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other factor not directly related to an appraisal of the candidate on the basis of qualification for the position. We encourage diversification.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

 

• Health insurance

• Paid time off

• Vision insurance

 

Work Location: In person