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Position Summary

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Do you want a leadership role where your work directly helps people with disabilities live independently in their communities?

As our Assistant Program Director, you will help lead two programs focused on one important goal: helping people with disabilities move out of institutions or avoid entering them in the first place.

You will supervise and support a team of advocates, help coordinate successful transitions into the community, solve problems when barriers get in the way, and make sure our services remain person-centered, effective, and compliant. You won't lead from the sidelines—you'll stay connected to the work, the staff doing it, and the people we serve.

This is an opportunity to combine leadership, advocacy, problem-solving, and direct service while being part of a passionate, peer-driven organization committed to removing barriers and helping people achieve their dreams.

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What You’ll Do

• Help lead our Money Follows the Person (MFP) and Transition & Diversion Program (TDP) services.

• Supervise, mentor, and support MFP/TDP staff while helping them grow as advocates and professionals.

• Help people with disabilities successfully transition from institutional settings into homes of their own.

• Work to prevent unnecessary institutionalization by identifying barriers and finding community-based solutions.

• Provide direct services including transition coordination, diversion support, housing assistance, and person-centered planning.

• Step in when challenges arise, helping staff and consumers find creative solutions to complicated situations.

• Ensure services meet program requirements while maintaining accurate, meaningful documentation.

• Help identify training needs and provide staff with the tools and support they need to succeed.

• Review program quality and outcomes and look for ways we can continually improve.

• Work with staff and consumers to tell the story of why Independent Living and community-based services matter.

• Help Independence, Inc. achieve its larger strategic goals and strengthen our impact throughout northwestern North Dakota.​

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What We’re Looking For

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• Someone who believes strongly that people with disabilities have the right to make their own choices, direct their own lives, take risks, and fully participate in their communities.

• At least 3 years of experience in disability advocacy.

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent related experience.

• Experience in disability services, Independent Living, transition coordination, program management, or a related area.

• A leader who can mentor, motivate, challenge, and support staff while building a strong team.

• A creative problem-solver who isn't afraid to tackle complicated barriers.

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

• Someone who can balance people, priorities, deadlines, documentation, and program requirements.

• Knowledge of disability rights, the Independent Living philosophy, and laws and systems affecting people with disabilities.

• A valid driver's license.

• Personal lived experience with disability is strongly valued and preferred, but not required.

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Why This Role is Rewarding

• You will help people leave institutions and return to their communities.

• You will help prevent people from entering institutions when community-based solutions are possible.

• You will develop and support staff who are doing meaningful advocacy work every day.

• You will have the opportunity to solve real problems rather than simply manage programs.

• You will work in a peer-driven organization where people with disabilities help shape how services are delivered.

• You will see the impact of your work in people's independence, choices, homes, relationships, and communities.

• You will have a meaningful voice in the future direction of Independence, Inc.

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Commitment to Inclusion

At Independence, Inc., disability isn't something we simply serve—it is part of who we are as an organization.

People with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. We value lived experience, peer leadership, and the perspective that comes from personally understanding disability and the barriers people encounter.

If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know so we can ensure full access and inclusion.

 

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Ready to Apply?

Send us your resume along with a letter or email telling us why you're the right person to help lead this work.

Email your materials to scottb@independencecil.org.

We want to fill this important position ASAP, so don't wait!

Independence, Inc.
315 3rd Avenue SW | Minot, ND 58701

Removing Barriers. Achieving Dreams.