Jobs/Internships

Jobs / Internships

Personal Care Attendant

Do you love to help people? Are you the best housekeeper you know? Do you volunteer to do laundry or drive people to doctor’s appointments? Why not get paid for it? The Independent Living Resource Center, Inc. is looking for Personal Care Attendants who will work for our consumers with disabilities in their homes. Work for clients in YOUR community! ILRC acts as the payroll agent, and the consumer becomes the employer. This means you can develop a caring, strong bond with your employer while performing tasks that help to keep him or her independent. $8.00 to start with raise following CPR/FA Certification. Call for an application today at toll free 877.627.0400 or stop by one of our office locations. Applications will be shared with consumers looking for attendants and will be held on file. EOE. Must have clean background through Family Care Safety Registry or an approved Good Cause Waiver if there is a criminal background.

ILRC is always excepting applications in all seven service county areas for this position.

Consumer Directed Services Coordinator

Job Summary: The CDS Coordinator assists persons with physical, mental, or multiple disabilities in accessing consumer-directed personal attendant services. The CDS Coordinator is responsible for accurate reporting of services to MOHealthNet, MO DHSS, and providers of support services. The Coordinator provides care planning services, skills training, and information and referral services. The Coordinator advocates for the needs of persons with disabilities, documents services provided, makes community presentations and may supervise individuals involved with the CDS Program.

Qualifications: Personal experience with a disability preferred or experience working with individuals with disabilities. Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or other related field to independent living. Experience in a counseling, training, or related position within a human service. Educational qualifications may be waived for equivalent experience.

Persons with disabilities strongly encouraged to apply. EOE. Must pass a background screening with the Family Care Safety Registry.

Submit Resume To: Attn: CDS Coordinator, ILRC, PO Box 6787, Jefferson City, MO 65102 by July 31, 2011.