Organization Overview AdLib, Inc. is a non-profit that focuses onempowering people with disabilities to access and manage benefits,services, and resources to live independently in the community. We are aconsumer controlled, consumer directed service that assists people withdisabilities to achieve a greater level of independence. As a Center forIndependent Living we provide the five core services: information andreferral, skills training, advocacy (systemic and individual), peercounseling, and transition (from nursing home to community and youth toadulthood). In addition to the core independent living services weoperate the MassHealth (Medicaid) funded personal care managementprogram, SSA Representative Payee program, MRC vocational rehabilitationservices, and long term care options counseling. AdLib serves all ofBerkshire County and our office is conveniently located near publictransportation in downtown Pittsfield MA. For more information aboutAdLib: Center for Independent Living \| AdLib, Inc(adlibcil.org){target="blank"rel="noopener noreferrer"}. For more information about Centers forIndependent Living: National Council on IndependentLiving{target="blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}.Benefits of Working at AdLib AdLib provides rewarding work in asupportive atmosphere. All AdLib staff receive: - 15 holidays - 3%retirement contribution (no mandatory match) - 14% wage benefit in lieuof health insurance - \$25,000 life insurance policy for a minimalpremium - Aflac insurance purchase pre-tax - Mileage reimbursement forwork travel - Generous vacation and sick time (amount varies dependenton hours) - Paid lunch (length varies dependent on hours) Note somebenefits are based on length of employment or number of hours worked,details shared at interview and policies after hire. Office includesshared work spaces. IL Advocate/Peer Mentor The IL (Independent Living)Advocate/Peer Mentor supports consumer in identifying and workingtowards goals that support their independence. Work includes teachingconsumers how to access benefits and services such as health insurance,housing, social security, and food stamps. The IL Advocate/Peer Mentorutilizes personal and lived experience to empower consumers to becomeself-advocates and effectively utilize services. This position mayprovide advocacy for consumers as well as referrals to outside agencies.Essential Functions: Work closely with other staff to effectivelyutilize other services and resources; regularly interact with consumers;support consumer in developing an annual independent living plans andcomplete required documentation; understand and be able to explainapplication and appeals process for benefits (housing, social security,food stamps); entering required documentation correctly and timely;assist consumers in problem solving. This position is full-time 40 hours(1 hour paid lunch daily) and 75% of work takes place in the Pittsfieldoffice or in the community. Services may be provided in the office,remotely (phone or zoom), or in the community. Primary working hours are9am-5pm M-F.

　　How To ApplyPlease submit a cover letter and/or resume and submit to Kayla Booth,[email protected] Sally English,[email protected].