JOB OVERVIEW
JOB TITLE: NY Connects Independent Living Outreach Specialist (ILOS - PT)
DEPARTMENT: Independent Living of Genesee County (ILGR)
LOCATION: Batavia, NY
DIRECT SUPERVISOR: Director, ILGR
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION
Work with the NY Connects Team in participating counties to connect aging or disabled individuals, and their families, to established support programs, to critical pathways providers to help facilitate access to needed home and community-based supports and services and streamline access to public benefits and application assistance.
SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist in identifying new resources to be included in the NY Connects Long Term Support Services (LTSS) Resource Directory.
- Implement and adhere to the Administration of Community Living (ACL) National Standard on Options Counseling.
- Participate in all necessary cross-agency training and document all attendances with NY Connects Regional Coordinator.
- Work in collaboration with the Specialized NY Connects standards to assist aging people with disabilities, and their caregivers.
- Provide unbiased information and assistance and screen for NY Connects contacts, including walk-ins and off-site visits.
- Provide barrier-free access to services that accommodates people with special needs and access for individuals who speak languages other than English.
- Learn and utilize the screen to collect prescribed information to link individuals and caregivers to appropriate resources and services.
- Collaborate with critical pathways to support transitions and linkages to long term services and supports upon discharge.
- Complete applications and eligibility determination, as well as tracking the outcomes on a monthly basis or as required by New York State Office of the Aging (NYSOFA).
- Attend NY Connects staff, Long Term Council (LTCC) and No Wrong Door (NWD) meetings, as needed.
- Deliver the public education campaign that has been developed and approved by the state.
- Responsible for reporting all consumer activity, certifications and trainings, outreach activities and meeting attendance.
- Accurately document consumer services in Peer Place and/or WNYIL’s Electronic Consumer Record (ECR) within two (2) business days of the date of service.
- Utilize technology for reporting, referrals, tracking and accessing resources and coordinate three-way phone calls for a warm transfer.
- Participate in maintaining a neat, clean and safe work environment.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
- Within four (4) weeks of completion of orientation, the candidate must complete training and participate in the state-mandated Information and Assistance Training.
- Upon completion of orientation, the candidate must complete training and participate in the state-mandated Person-Centered Assistance/Options Counseling training when offered by NYSOFA.
Associate Degree in a related human services field
OR
Bachelor’s Degree in a related human services field
Professional and life experience may be considered in lieu of, in full or part of academic credentials.
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE (if required)
- Related work experience in a human services field is required.
- Selected candidate should possess knowledge of persons with disabilities, as well as federal and state laws pertaining to the rights of persons with disabilities.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Must have a form of reliable transportation in order to travel independently throughout the Genesee, Orleans and Wyoming Counties and work independently at WNYIL, NY Connects and off-site visits to provide seamless coordination of services.
- Understanding or ability to learn resources in the delivery systems for aging and populations with disabilities and how to connect consumers to more intensive services.
- The ability to learn about Medicaid, Medicare, pooled trusts and other financial resources that may be barriers to obtaining services.
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, in addition to, good organizational and analytical skills.
- Desire to advocate for the rights of others is essential.
- Residents of the Genesee, Orleans and Wyoming Counties encouraged to apply.
- Perform in a professional, conscientious, and efficient manner for the purpose of ensuring a better quality of life for persons with disabilities.
WORKING CONDITIONS
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Office/ Community
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB: Sitting for extended periods of time.
Occasional lifting of not more than 15 pounds.
HOURS / SHIFTS: 22.5 hours per week.
Flexible schedule.
Overtime rarely required.
CLASSIFICATION: Part-time, salary, non-exempt, Professional staff.
Range: $18,000 - $20,000
BENEFITS: Vision, dental, life, supplemental insurances available.
PTO and paid holiday package.
403(b) retirement with Agency match.
Employee Assistance Program.
OTHER: WNY Independent Living values our employee safety and follows all recommended NYS required Infectious Disease Prevention Protocols.
Western New York Independent Living, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Reasonable accommodations will be made for people with disabilities.
Western New York Independent Living, Inc. is a scent-free agency.
POSTING INFORMATION
Closing Date: August 30, 2021
Cover Letter and Resume Required to:
Tina Brown, CHRCO
WNY Independent Living, Inc,
3108 Main St.
Buffalo, N.Y. 14214
Employment@wnyil.org