NYIAL Independent Living Specialist

Job Summary:

The Independent Living Specialist (ILS) will work collaboratively with the Olmstead Housing Subsidy (OHS)/Rapid Transition Housing Program (RHTP) Housing Specialist.  It is the responsibility of the ILS to assist individuals in acheiving independence in their chosen communities, with proper support services in place. In this position the ILS serves as a liaison connecting individuals to community service providers. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to; (see below).

Job Duties:

• Responsibility for the establishment and delivery of Individualized Service Plans (ISP) with a focus on person-centered planning to meet the needs of RTHP/OHS participants to live independently, including but not limited to linkages to community resources, budgeting, transportation, and health care referrals.
• Conduct home visits for assessment, implementation, and revisions of ISP's.
• Work locally to establish mutual referral syaytems with Managed Care Organizations, Performer Provider Systems, hospitals, nursing homes, service providers, etc. 
• Collaborate with applicants/and or their Hosing Specialist, Transition Specialist, Nursing Home Discharge Planner, Care Manager (CM), natural support, or advocate ensuring that a supportive services plan is in place for program admissiona and transition to independent living.
• Track and report on all activities using the statewide project database.
• Perform other duties and attend trainings as requested.
• Reports to Management.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the essential duties of the position may be substituted.
• Experience with the concepts of Independent Living, community control, and a strong commitment to promoting and advocating for the full integration of individuals with disabilities.
• Experience transitioning individuals including familiarity with finding affordable, accessible, integrated housing and the development of individualized service plans.
• Knowledge of state and local housing policies, practices, laws, and issues impacting seniors and people with disabilities strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of the State's Medicaid program and community resources which can assist people with disabilities living independently.
• Willingness and ability to readily respond to changing circumstances and expectations.

Essential Functions/Physical Requirements:

The job duties are representative of the essential functions of the position.  The physical requirements for this position are those typically present in normal office enviornment conditions. Operational flexibility is required to meet sudden and unpredictable needs of the program.

It is the policy of SICIL not to discriminate against any applicant for employment because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or Veteran's status.

SICIL is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities, upon request, throughout the application and employment process.

• 401k Program
• Health Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off