Empower: Abilities jobs and careers
Springfield, MO, United States
As of October 24, 2026, Empower: Abilities has no open roles listed.
About Empower: Abilities
empower: abilities (formerly Southwest Center for Independent Living) As a nationally recognized Center for Independent Living we follow the philosophy of consumer choice and control. The majority of our leadership team, staff and governing board are people with disabilities. Empower: abilities offers services that empower people with disabilities to live independently in the community. In addition to the work we do providing direct services and programs to people with disabilities, we also work in the community to expand access to affordable housing, accessible transportation, improve access to healthcare and increase employment opportunities. Through our work in the community, we will become more diverse and inclusive; making our community stronger.
- Founded
- 1985
- Employees
- 125
- Headquarters
- Springfield
Leadership
The top of Empower: Abilities's org chart, with how many people report into each leader.
Shannon Porter
Chief Executive Officer
6 reports
Shelby Butler
Director of IL Services and Public Policy
3 reports
Juli J.
Director of Marketing
Natalie Hopkins
CDS Director
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Empower: Abilities jobs: common questions
- Is Empower: Abilities hiring right now?
- Empower: Abilities has no open roles listed as of October 24, 2026. Roles appear here as soon as they are posted on Empower: Abilities's careers site.
- Where is Empower: Abilities headquartered?
- Empower: Abilities is headquartered in Springfield, MO, United States and was founded in 1985.
- Who leads Empower: Abilities?
- Shannon Porter, Chief Executive Officer, is at the top of Empower: Abilities's org chart.
- How do I apply for a job at Empower: Abilities?
- Pick a role on Empower: Abilities's TheJobsMap page and select Apply. Every listing links to the original posting on Empower: Abilities's own careers site, so you apply directly with the employer.