Current Openings

Independent Living Specialist – Missoula Office

Summit Independent Living is taking applications for a Missoula Independent Living Specialist position. This is a career opportunity for the right person with a solid background in social work or human services and a passion for working with people of all ages with disabilities. This is a 40 hours per week, non-exempt position.

Primary responsibilities of this position include one-on-one work with individuals to assess current needs, provide information and referral, conduct individual skills training, facilitate workshops, support individuals to secure benefits, services and community resources appropriate for their needs and work as a team member to conduct advocacy, outreach, and public education activities..

The starting hourly wage for this position is $17-19 per hour, DOE. Benefits include health insurance, life insurance, 401 (k) plan with employer match, flexible  spending plan, paid holidays, generous personal allowable leave for vacation and sick days, and long-term illness leave.

Individuals interested in applying must submit a current resume, cover letter, and Summit employment application. Position open UNTIL FILLED. Application materials are available for download on the right.

Submit application materials to:

Tami Hoar, Executive Director
Summit Independent Living
700 SW Higgins Ave. Suite 101
Missoula, MT 59803

or via email to thoar@summitilc.org

For more information regarding the job duties, qualifications, wage and benefits, or application process please contact Tami Hoar at 406-728-1630.

Independent Living Specialist – Kalispell Office

Summit Independent Living is taking applications for the Kalispell Independent Living Specialist position. This is a career opportunity for the right person with a solid background in social work or human services and a passion for working with people of all ages with disabilities. This is a 40 hours per week, non-exempt position.

The Independent Living Specialist is responsible for the provision of advocacy and resource development, peer support, information and referral, skills training, and service coordination for people with disabilities. This position will also serve as a coordinator and mentor for the Kalispell area youth transition services.  Excellent communication skills, ability to develop rapport with youth, to work effectively as a Summit team member and independently in the community are essential for success in this role. Refer to job description for complete job duties, responsibilities and required qualifications.

The starting hourly wage for this position is $19 per hour, DOE. Benefits include health insurance, life insurance, 401 (k) plan with employer match, flexible  spending plan, paid holidays, generous personal allowable leave for vacation and sick days, and long-term illness leave.

Individuals interested in applying must submit a current resume, cover letter, and Summit employment application. Position open UNTIL FILLED. Application materials are available for download on the right.

Submit application materials to:

Dianna Kintzler, County Coordinator
Summit Independent Living
275 Corporate Way, Suite 200
Kalispell, MT 59901

or via email to dkintzler@summitilc.org

For more information regarding the job duties, qualifications, wage and benefits, or application process please contact Dianna Kintzler at 406-257-0048, Ext. 3.

Independent Living Specialist – Hamilton Office

Summit Independent Living is taking applications for an Independent Living Specialist in Hamilton. This is a career opportunity for the right person with a solid background in social work or human services and a passion for working with people of all ages with disabilities. This is a 40 hours per week, non-exempt position.

The Independent Living Specialist is responsible for providing advocacy, peer support, information and referral, skills training, and service coordination for people with disabilities. Refer to job description for complete job duties, responsibilities and required qualifications.

The starting hourly wage for this position is $19 per hour, DOE. Benefits include health insurance, life insurance, 401 (k) plan with employer match, flexible  spending plan, paid holidays, generous personal allowable leave for vacation and sick days, and long-term illness leave.

Individuals interested in applying must submit a current resume, cover letter, and Summit employment application. Position open UNTIL FILLED. Application materials are available for download on the right.

Submit application materials to:

Alan Fugleberg, County Coordinator
Summit Independent Living
274 Old Corvallis Rd
Hamilton, MT 59840

or via email to afugleberg@summitilc.org

For more information regarding the job duties, qualifications, wage and benefits, or application process please contact Alan Fugleberg at 406-363-5242, Ext. 1

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Summit Independent Living provides reasonable accommodations for any known disabilities of applicants and/or employees to enable them to complete the application process and/or perform the essential functions of their jobs.