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Home Modification Specialist

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Proficient with ANSI 117 building codes

  • Must be able to determine contractor’s skill set for plumbing, electrical, and framing.

  • Ability to read and understand design plans.

  • Knowledge of and commitment to the independent living philosophy.

  • Good oral and written communication skills.

  • Excellent organizational skills.

  • Ability to meet deadlines under pressure.

  • Must be able to travel throughout 30 counties.

  • Personal means of travel are a must.

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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Proficient with ADA accessible design implantation.

  • Ability to research existing ordinances and codes related to design, construction and occupancy.

  • Background in general contracting.

  • Life experience with a disability.

 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Complete home modification with Pictures

  • Interview consumer to determine how home modification should function.

  • Maintain familiarity with housing and support services available to people with disabilities, including eligibility requirements and appeals procedures.

  • Ensure contractors' credentials and insurance are updated annually.

  • Review proposed scope of work bids for home modification.

  • Monitor accessibility adaptions inventory and order to stock as needed.

  • Coordinate pick up/delivery and transport of donated accessible equipment.

  • Complete monthly Home Modification reporting.

  • Participate in the development and implementation of annual home modification training for contractors.

  • Advocate for consumer control policy in the home modification process.

  • Attends staff meetings and participates in training opportunities.

  • Records and documents I and R’s, direct service and advocacy activities and, other required paperwork accurately and in a timely manner.

  • Must be able to travel throughout counties located in Central and North East Pennsylvania.

  • Ensures all work is completed in a timely and accurate manner.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

  • Performs all duties commensurate with the RTFCIL Policy & Procedures Manual.

  • Comply with policies and procedures established by RTFCIL 

  • Abide by the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

  • Maintain a professional demeanor consistent with the RTFCIL Values and Culture.

  • Produce additional informational reports as requested.

  • Travel as required throughout our service area.

  • Other duties as assigned by the Home Modification Supervisor.

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This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, the CILNCP reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.

 

* Reasonable accommodations will be made for people with disabilities.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION

Roads to Freedom Center for Independent Living (RTFCIL) is an equal opportunity organization that has procedures in place to ensure equal access and fair treatment to all individuals. RTFCIL complies with all applicable civil rights laws (city, state, and federal). Programs, services, and personnel issues are administered without regard to disability, race, creed, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, marital, or veteran status. RTFCIL is committed to affirmative action to ensure that individuals with disabilities, particularly those who are members of traditionally under-represented groups, receive full access to Roads to Freedom Center for Independent Living./AFFIRMATIVE ACTION

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