Independent Living Specialist — Watertown

Job overview

The Independent Living Specialist role is onsite in Watertown, SD, with starting pay of $17–$19 per hour depending on qualifications. The position supports Independent Living Choices, a nonprofit serving people with disabilities across South Dakota. The specialist works alongside participants to identify and access services that support independent living. The role combines direct participant support with referrals, community outreach, peer support groups, transition classes, and work in the office, local communities, and participants’ homes.

What you'll do

• Provide direct services to participants
• help identify and access resources and services
• make referrals
• participate in outreach activities
• facilitate peer support groups and transition classes
• work in the office, local communities, and participants’ homes
• travel for work using an agency vehicle.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

independent living specialist

disability services

participant support

resource referrals

community outreach

peer support

transition classes

watertown sd

independent living choices

$17–$19/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 12 paid holidays annually, health, vision and dental benefits, 401(k), 160 hours of paid time off annually, additional benefits after the introductory period, and an agency vehicle for work-related travel.

Why this role

A bachelor’s degree in human services, social work, or a related field is acceptable; equivalent education and experience are preferred but not required. A valid South Dakota driver’s license is required.

About the employer

Independent Living Choices is hiring for this role. Industry: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities. Sector: 62.