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SCIL is a consumer controlled organization with at least 51% of staff and board members comprised of people with disabilities.

Durable Equipment Specialist

Overview

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

•  Adheres to and implements all company policies and procedures
• Delivers, sets up and maintains equipment at the delivery address using company vehicle
• Maintains assigned company vehicle in a clean and safe working condition
• Properly cares for & uses electronic tablet that is assigned for job duties
• Provide clear instructions to consumers to ensure understanding of equipment
• Loads and unloads product in an orderly and secure manner in accordance with set policies and procedure
• Completes vehicles safety checks in accordance with set procedures
• Drives safely and defensively obeying all traffic law
• Provides safe environment for the patient at all time
• Picks up donated medical equipment, refurbishes equipment and delivers to consumers 
• Ensures obtainment of proper signatures and delivery of (CAP’s) form 
• Submits completed consumer packets to the program Director in a timely manner 
• Maintains warehouse and inventory update 
• Maintains delivery van and operates in accordance with local and state laws and regulations 
• Maintains vehicle mileage log daily and submits monthly to Program Director 
• Track’s gasoline and other van maintenance 
• Cares for SCIL property within warehouse 
• Sorts, bags and delivers food every week 
• Performs other duties as assigned 

Supervisory Responsibilities 

• None 

Qualifications 

• Background check 
• Drug screen (when applicable for the position) 
• Valid driver’s license in state of residence with a clean driving record (when applicable for the position) 

Education and/or Experience 

• High school diploma or GED equivalent 
• 3 year’s delivery experience 
• Strong customer service background 

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities 

• Effectively communicate in English; both oral and written. Spanish a plus. 
• Helpful, knowledgeable and polite while maintaining a positive attitude 
• Interpret a variety of instructions in a variety of communication mediums 
• Knowledge of Durable Medical Equipment (DME)  
• Maintain confidentiality and practice discretion and caution when handling sensitive information 
• Mapping skills including ability to plan time-saving delivery routes 
• Mechanical aptitude with ability to learn 
• Multi-task along with attention to detail 
• Properly work an electronic tablet device that is used for services after training 
• Read and successfully interpret written directions and/or instructions in English 
• Self-motivation, organized, time-management and deductive problem-solving skills 
• Sense of urgency and responsiveness to consumers 
• Work independently and as part of a team 

Physical Demands 

• Requires sitting, walking, standing, talking or listening 
• Requires close vision to small print on computer and or paperwork and our electronic tablet 
• Requires lifting and transporting of consumer equipment  
• Requires driving a company vehicle for most of the workday 
• Requires the ability to load, push, pull wheelchairs, power wheelchairs, scooters, hospital bed parts, walkers, commodes and other home medical equipment and supplies in and out of location, warehouse, company vehicle, consumer residence and/or delivery address 

Machines, Equipment and Technical Abilities 

• Electronic tablets  
• Internet, including knowledge of email transmission, online trainings and communication 
• Operating the assigned company vehicle safely 
• Operating vehicle mounted power lift as required 
• Troubleshooting and repairing equipment 
• Understanding use of all applicable home medical equipment and supplies 
• Using common office equipment (e.g., phone, computer, etc.) 

Work Environment 

• Extensive travel via company vehicle required to consumer’s homes and/or delivery address for set-ups and recurring deliveries 
• Warehouse and office with moderate noise levels

Benefits 

•  Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays 

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. Other duties may be added. Employees will be evaluated in part based upon his/her performance of the task listed in this job description. SCIL has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract of employment.  

Qualified candidates should email resume, to: programdirector@scil4u.org.

Position open until filled.

Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you have the need for accommodation to aid your participation in our hiring process, please contact us to make appropriate arrangements.

SCIL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Overview

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• The consumer and Disaster Response Case Manager will work together to assess the consumer’s disaster caused needs and based on those needs, will develop a goal-oriented, to meet the recovery goal(s). Priority will be established at the time of the intake and will be based on basic needs for shelter, food, home modification/ramps, provision of Durable Medical Equipment/ Assistive Technology, provision of medicines (no cover by insurance) transition to avoid institutionalization, compromised health and well-being, transportation, and Personal Care Attendance services.
• Disaster Response Case Manager will advocate for the resources necessary to meet the needs and accomplishment of consumer’s goal.
• Disaster Response Case Manager will provide support and advocacy on behalf of the consumers with governmental and non-governmental agencies and organizations as needed.
• Disaster Response Case Manager will be networking with other organizations/agencies such as Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), State Emergency Preparedness, multi-agency shelter transition, Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM), Red Cross and local official agencies to guide the consumer through the sequence of delivery without duplication of benefits or services.
• Disaster Response Case Manager will visit temporary housing/shelters, and any other institutional settings to verify the possible unmet needs and provide institutional transition to the community as needed.
• Disaster Response Case Manager will monitor shelters/temporary dwellings for health, wellness, and safety.
• Disaster Response Case Manager will reach out to the undeserved population/people with disabilities in the rural areas and provide the services needed.
• Promote awareness of the availability of Hurricane recovery resources.
• Support resource development activities at the local levels through outreach and public information efforts.
• Collaborate with local, national, state government and disaster relief organizations/agencies to provide resources to disasters survivors.
• Identify and engage community-based organizations that serve vulnerable populations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree. Two years of experience in an agency/organization that provides human services to the community understanding and embracing Independent Living Philosophy and disability culture.
• Bi-lingual (Spanish) preferred.

Abilities

• Demonstrate a conceptual and working knowledge of the varied aspects of IL philosophy and the empowerment of persons with disabilities to achieve their personalized goals to maximize quality of life.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Computer literate
• Demonstrate the ability to engage multitask concurrently.
• Demonstrate ability to work with a wide variety of people in dynamic and fast-paced work environment.
• Performance standards
• Meet deadlines and commitments.
• Complies with SCIL policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate effective working relationship with staff, and management.
• Ability to travel in a two-county service area.
• Bilingual a plus
• Person with a disability a plus

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. Other duties may be added. Employees will be evaluated in part based upon his/her performance of the task listed in this job description. SCIL has the right to revise this job description at any time.

This job description is not a contract of employment.

Status of Position

• This position is subject to funding availability. The end of this grant period is 9/30/2024. SCIL is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at SCIL can be terminated with or without cause at any time and be either party.

Qualified candidates should email resume, to: programdirector@scil4u.org.

Position open until filled.

Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you have the need for accommodation to aid your participation in our hiring process, please contact us to make appropriate arrangements.

SCIL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Overview

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Complete an intake process, assessing their needs and developing a comprehensive Independent Living Plan (ILP) which establish goals and a time guideline assuring an efficient delivery of services and a reasonable time to achieve consumer’s goal.
• Provide a copy of the ILP to the consumer, as well as follow-up meetings to assess progress toward goal(s).
• Promote consumer choice and consumer control.
• Monitor progress of consumers towards developed goal, documenting with notes in their consumer files (CSR). Maintain consumers files in accordance with SCIL policies and procedures, data base and grants compliances.
• Input and maintain accurate real time consumer data in COMs database on regular bases as needed.
• Advocate for and assist consumers in obtaining benefits such as Social Security, Medicare, Food Stamps, and any other county, state, and federal benefits.
• Assist consumers in obtaining transportation services including fixed routes, Paratransit, etc.
• Assist consumers to obtain assistive technology.
• Provide direction to consumers in applying/obtaining personal care attendance.
• Provide direction to consumers to obtain employment or/and education services including Vocational Rehabilitation.
• Show awareness of, and participate in, systems change advocacy.
• Support grassroots advocacy efforts
• Assist with applications process as needed.
• Identify and participate in trainings/staff development activities/workshops to continuously improve knowledge and skills as it relates to independent living.
• Represent SCIL at outreach and events to educate the community about people with disabilities.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

• Show the ability to comprehend confidentiality issues and maintain the confidentially within SCIL standards.
• Demonstrate the ability to work with a wide variety of people in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment.
• Maintain positive, professional relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Ability to develop and collaborate with community partners.
• Ability to demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in education, Human Services, Organizational Leadership, or related degree and/or three years’ experience working people with disabilities understanding the Independent Living Philosophy and disability culture. Must have the ability to build relationships with other community services providers.

Abilities

• Demonstrate the ability to read, comprehend, and execute detail standards set forth in contracts documents, database information, or other documents impacting the business functions of SCIL.
• Strong background in problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Knowledge of basic Social Security, Housing, Transportation, Medicare, and other benefits.
• Experience working with diverse individuals of multi-cultural and disabilities.
• Demonstrate the ability to write and engage in effective verbal communication with SCIL consumers, peers, staff, or guests.
• Demonstrate a conceptual and working knowledge of the varied aspects of the IL philosophy and the empowerment of persons with disabilities to achieve their personalized goals to maximize quality of life.
• Demonstrate the ability to conceptualize problems and take appropriate initiative in effecting decision-making within the parameters of standards business and programs practice, SCIL policy and practice authority delineated by SCIL.

Performance Standards

• Meet deadlines and commitments.
• Complies with SCIL policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate effective working relationship with staff, and management.

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. Other duties may be added. Employees will be evaluated in part based upon his/her performance of the task listed in this job description. SCIL has the right to revise this job description at any time.

This job description is not a contract of employment.

Status of Position

• All positions subject to funding availability. SCIL is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at SCIL is for no definite period of time and can be terminated with or without cause at any time and be either party. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 

  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications, working environment, and physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Qualified candidates should email resume, to: programdirector@scil4u.org.

Position open until filled.

Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you have the need for accommodation to aid your participation in our hiring process, please contact us to make appropriate arrangements.

SCIL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.