The Disability Allies is a nonprofit organization with the mission of connecting young adults with and without disabilities. In order to accomplish this goal, we will help our participants improve their social skills and partner with community organizations to plan social events. Our events are open to anyone that has a disability, knows someone with a disability, or is supportive of people with disabilities.
Job Description: Social Worker
Position Summary:
The Disability Allies (DA) is dedicated to providing social opportunities to connect young adults and children with and without disabilities. The Social Worker is a part time position. The Social Worker reports to the Director and will help participants at our events improve their social skills and interact with other people.
Responsibilities:
The Social Worker is responsible for helping participants improve their social skills. Essential functions/working conditions: Ability to work in a team setting Strong social and interpersonal skills Comfortable with mentoring individuals with disabilities Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing Ability to connect with others and develop relationships Committed to the mission of serving young adults and children with disabilities Ability to perform several tasks concurrently Strong time management and organizational skills About the Disability Allies: The purpose of the Disability Allies is to plan team building activities that connect young adults and children with and without disabilities. At our events we pair each individual up with a mentor. The job of the mentor is to help the participants with their social skills and ensure that everyone interacts with each other. Our events are open to any young adult that has a disability, knows someone with a disability, or is supportive of people with disabilities. Disability Allies Anti-Discrimination statement: Disability Allies shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, gender identification or expression, or military status in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers, and selection of vendors and provision of services.
