Join Our Team
At Beyond Barriers, we help individuals with disabilities break through obstacles to achieve independence through education, advocacy and connection to community resources. And we don't just serve people with disabilities, we ARE people with disabilities. Many of our staff and board members are in the disability community, and understand that it's "nothing about us without us."
Below are our current job openings. Please email resume to Erica Rivera, Executive Director, or call 620-259-5778 with questions.
Information and Referral/Receptionist
The Information and Referral/Receptionist position will be the first line of contact with potential
consumers and provides accurate and timely information to consumers and staff. The Information and
Referral Specialist also organizes resource information, helps maintain and keep current resource
information.
The Information & Referral Specialist makes referrals to both Beyond Barriers staff and to
other organizations. Information & Referral Specialist conducts follow-up calls with consumers to offer
additional information if needed. The position requires knowledge of disability issues, the independent
living philosophy and the five core services.
Administrative Assistant/HR
This part time position reports to the Accounting Coordinator and is responsible for providing a wide variety of administrative and clerical support for the Agency. Primary responsibilities include managing volunteers, website maintenance and social media, newsletter, purchasing, etc.
This position will be exposed to sensitive, confidential information and considerable use of tact, diplomacy, discretion, and judgment. Assumes responsibility for special projects; prepares board packets; maintains databases; follow up on projects assigned to departmental directors by Executive Director. The Administrative Assistant/HR is an hourly position.
Independent Living Specialist (ILS)
This non-exempt employee will participate as a member of the ILS Team and is eligible to participate in
Beyond Barriers’ employee benefit plan. This individual will be responsible for assisting individuals in the
community, access IL core services as well as meeting consumer driven goals.