Careers At Independent Connection In Salina KS
Independent Connection Careers

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Independent Connection Inc. is often looking for talented and passionate individuals to add to our team.

If you are interested in joining us, please apply online and provide us with a cover letter describing your interest and your resume.

Available Positions

  • Office & Information/Referral Specialist

    Part-time (20-25 hours/week) • Salina, KS

    Put your organization, communication, and customer service skills to work in a role that makes a difference. Independent Connection is looking for a part-time Office & Information and Referral Support Specialist to help keep our office running smoothly and connect people with helpful information and resources. This position is scheduled for 20–25 hours per week, Monday through Friday.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Customer Service: Welcome callers and consumers with prompt, respectful assistance.
    • Information and Referrals: Connect people with relevant information, resources, referrals, and practical support.
    • Office and Team Support: Assist the team with daily administrative needs and help keep office operations running
    • Records and Data: Maintain accurate, organized records, files, and data.
    • Reporting and Process Improvement: Prepare reports, organize supplies and resources, and identify opportunities to improve office systems.

    You may be a great fit if you are flexible, creative, organized, and detail oriented. You enjoy helping others, contribute positively to a team, take initiative, communicate clearly, and follow through on deadlines.

    Education and Experience

    Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications—particularly Outlook, Excel, and Word—is preferred.

    High School Diploma/GED required. Must be at least 18 years of age and be able to pass background checks.

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  • Office Team Member - Consumer Advocate/Independent Living Specialist

    Full-time or Part-time • Concordia, KS

    Our team values teamwork, open communication, and flexibility. We have a culture where ideas are welcomed and problem-solving is a shared effort. We are consumer-focused, caring, supportive, and self-motivated. We are looking for someone who supports accountability, positivity, and encourages our peers.

    Do you have?

    • A passion for helping others.
    • Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
    • The ability to multitask and stay organized.
    • Problem solving skills and initiative to keep moving forward and value helping others to keep moving forward.

    Your day-to-day will include a variety of tasks, no day is the same. This position is Monday-Friday and in an office environment, where we use a variety of computer programs and equipment to carry out our work.

    You will visit with consumers (any age, any type of disability) to learn about their needs & goals and help them grow as a self advocate and:

    • Assist consumers in connecting with community partners and resources.
    • Help consumers make a plan and learn new skills.
    • Research a process and work alongside the consumer to navigate it.
    • Participate in trainings to build your skills in goal setting strategies, independent living philosophy, self advocacy, and knowledge of available community resources.

    Education

    High School Diploma/GED required and at least two years’ experience working with people in an office/service setting. Must be at least 18 years of age and be able to pass background checks.

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For All Positions

Qualified applicants with disabilities are always encouraged to apply for open positions at Independent Connection. A disability is defined as one or more things that make something in an individual’s daily life difficult. Personal/work/volunteer experience with disabilities is helpful. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a position.

Must be at least 18 years of age and be able to pass background checks.

Office hours will be determined by activities but will most generally be between 8:30am-4:30pm, Monday – Friday. There will be times when it is necessary to work outside regular office hours, weekend days, or longer than an 8-hour day.

Travel within North Central Kansas is likely. Employees must maintain current auto insurance. Mileage reimbursement will be provided for work-related travel.