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New Independant Living Coordinator

Providing connections to resources, and support, counsel, and guidance to adults and students in transition with developmental disabilities on successful independence in their communities where they live, work, and play

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INDEPENDENT LIVING COORDINATOR DESCRIPTION

 

The purpose of the Independent Living program of the Arc of Snohomish County is to educate individuals about their rights with regard to housing and landlord/tenant issues, benefits-planning, employment opportunities, and other areas regarding independence and leadership/advocacy. We do this by providing connections to resources necessary to achieve and/or maintain independence within the Snohomish County community. By actively participating in workshops and forums, individuals with developmental disabilities will be equipped to successfully live, work, and play in their communities; these goals build integration and inclusion of people with developmental disabilities, and inclusion equates to success.  In addition to educating individuals, the Program Coordinator educates family members of individuals with developmental disabilities, as well as the community at-large.

 

The goal of the Program Coordinator is to increase efforts of agencies and others who support independence for people with developmental disabilities, by working in collaboration with other non-profit, State, County, and City organizations, schools, and other private agencies and individuals.  The program offers support to individuals in many ways, some of which are connection and referral, and counseling and guidance. There is also a small amount of resources for direct, financial support to individuals who meet the Federal criteria for very low income, and who meet other specific criteria.

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WHO AM I?

 

As the new Independent Living Coordinator for The Arc, I am thrilled to begin my journey in this position.  While I am passionate about helping all under served populations in Snohomish County, I am especially excited and motivated to begin working with individuals with developmental disabilities, and pray my work at The Arc of Snohomish County will be a blessing to everyone in the community.

Just a little bit about me.  First and foremost, I am a mom and a wife.  While both of my kids (Joe, age 12 and Sophie, age 9) are “typical learners,” I have faced my fair share of struggles and triumphs as a parent.  In addition, learning to juggle the roll of full time student, a full time mom and wife, and an active community member has been a challenge!  However, my life is full of wonderful blessings, and I feel so grateful for the amazing opportunities I have been given.

 

As a graduate of Western Washington University’s Human Services Program, I have learned valuable information about diversity, social justice, and systems theory. Consequently, I have developed a fierce passion for those in need, and an intense desire to be part of the solution to some big scale problems.  Part of my learning for the Human Services Program was heavily focused on internships/practicum.  I was fortunate enough to take a year long internship at The Snohomish County Department of Human Services in their Office of Housing, Homelessness and Community Development (OHHCD).  I spent my time at this internship coordinating Project Homeless Connect, a one stop shop event designed to bring services to the homeless in our community. 

 

Through this internship, I developed a unique understanding of the different systems related to affordable housing and homelessness.  In addition, I was able to connect with a wide variety of social service agencies and establish many valuable relationships within this community, and have become involved in several work groups dedicated to increasing awareness and combating homelessness. 

 

As a result of my fun, unique internship experience, I am now able to pass along this information and knowledge to others who may be struggling to navigate the system.  One of the most valuable lessons I have learned as a parent, a student, and as a human services professional is this: people thrive if they are just given the chance! In addition, I fully and wholeheartedly believe that every person has a right to affordable, safe housing.  As the Independent Living Program Coordinator, it is my goal to encourage, support, and serve individuals with disabilities, to the point where they can proudly express their independence.

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Cheers and Goodwill to All,

Stephani Perin-Earling




 

 

 

 

 

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