Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

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

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 homes visits for assessment, implementation, and revisions of ISPs.

· Work locally to establish mutual referral systems with Managed Care Organizations, Performing Provider Systems, hospitals, nursing homes, service providers, etc.

· Collaborate with applicants and/or their Housing Specialist, Transition Specialist, Nursing Home Discharge Planner, Care Manager (CM), natural support, or advocate ensuring a support services plan is in place for program admission and transition to independent living.

· Track and report on all activities using the statewide project database.

· Perform other duties and attend trainings as requested.

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, consumer 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 in 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 environment conditions. Operational flexibility is required to meet sudden and unpredictable needs of the program.

This position is full time (37 ½ hours per week). We offer health insurance, including dental, paid vacation and sick leave.

The Independent Living Center of the Hudson Valley is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, age, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, disability, religion, national origin, or military service/leave.

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