Possess a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution in a related health, human service, or education field; · At least 1 year of documented professional experience working with children, adults and/or families in a counseling, supporting, or case management role; · Knowledge of and support for the Independent Living Philosophy; · Ability to successfully relate to and communicate with people with disabilities, their families, other organizations, agencies, volunteers, and consumers; · Working knowledge of programs and services, benefits, entitlements and supports available to persons with disabilities, as needed; · Use innovative thinking to assist consumers create high quality individualized plans where potential services and agencies are identified; · Ability to listen, evaluate alternatives, provide guidance on a potential course of action; · Serve as a liaison between consumers and various statewide entities; · Collaborate and maintain relationships with various community and state partners to ensure familiarity and in-depth understanding of service options; · Ability to maintain compliance with agency and state designated policy and procedures, as well as adherence to established deadlines and benchmarks; · Strong team player willing to take direction, initiate business activities and work with management staff and peers; · Ability to work with minimal supervision to meet or exceed deadlines; · Possess strong and effective spoken and written communication skills; · Ability to organize work effectively, establish priorities and express self with a professional demeanor and presentation; · Ability to cope with moderate to high levels of stress; · Experience using Microsoft Office suite and ability to use other technology as per position requirements efficiently. DAWN Center for Independent Living (DAWNcil) is a growing grassroots consumer-driven and consumer-controlled nonprofit organization promoting self-direction in order to create, expand, and implement equal-access opportunities for people with disabilities.