Independent Living Housing Specialist Full Time (35 Hours Per Week) Position Available 

Benefits Eligible: Stavros has an excellent Comprehensive Benefits Package 

Location: Stavros Center for independent Living / Amherst, MA / 

Nearly 50 Years of Independent Living Advocacy!!

If you believe that people with disabilities deserve a good place to live, we are looking for you!!

At Stavros our mission is to work with people with disabilities to get the tools they need to take charge of their own lives. We pursue our mission by collaborating with people with disabilities to achieve their dream of living in the community and being part of the community; finding a place to live becomes an essential component of that mission. 

We are looking for people who know the resources in our area, that have a heart to serve and are willing to work with people with disabilities to find a place they can call home. We are looking for people that can be respectful of the choices people need to make to live in the community while advocating for their rights to do so. If you are ready to change the world for the better, we are looking for you.... apply today!! 

 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS

· Meeting Face-to-Face with Consumers Frequently

· Telephoning Frequently

· Traveling Frequently in and around the local Counties: Hampden-Franklin-Hampshire

· Data Entry Frequently

 
Stavros Benefits Include:

· Affordable Medical Insurance (Company pays 79%)

· Affordable Dental Insurance (Company pays 80%)

· Affordable Vision insurance (Starts at $8.34 per month)

· 14 Paid Holidays Off

· PTO Accruals

· EAP - Employee Assistance Program: Personal Assistant Resource Hub

QUALIFICATIONS:

 
· Must be knowledgeable about resources that will assist housing providers to understand community support services that will enable persons with disabilities to live independently within their community of choice.

· Must possess or develop an understanding of State and Federal Housing Laws protecting the rights of people with disabilities. 

· Must be able to provide technical assistance to housing providers and consumers seeking information regarding accessibility and housing rights laws.  

· Must have Valid MA Driver's License and Reliable Transportation & Proof of Auto insurance if applicable. 

 
As an EEO, our organizational values state “All Are Welcome” at Stavros; applicants of all races, religions, gender identities or expressions, familial statuses, sexual orientations, ages, and Individuals with disabilities are HIGHLY encouraged to apply. We are committed to continually diversifying our team and we aim to include new voices and experiences to our work.