Manage assigned contracts, ensuring contract compliance and appropriate reporting. In absence of Executive Director, lead organization and supervise daily routines Develop system for sharing resource information and knowledge base. Fundraising Public Relations Development of a performance based system of merit pay increases. Abilities and Experience Personal experience with disability a must. Must have substantive experience in an Independent Living Center or very similar organization.
Leadership skills with emphasis on facilitation.
Ability to innovate. Respond as needed to changes in environment, internally and externally. Ability to articulate IL philosophy and to represent the organization in the community, in provider networks, and to city, state and federal officials. Familiar with the major issues in the disability community, e.g., MiCassa, Olmstead, Garrett, assistive technology, etc., and laws, e.g. ADA, IDEA, and with multiple resources for gathering information and data on the issues. Ability to conduct grassroots organizing and to lead advocacy campaigns Competency in computer and internet usage.