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WNY Independent Living Olmstead Housing Independent Living Specialist in NIAGARA FALLS, New York
Niagara Falls. WNY Independent Living. Olmstead Housing Independent Living Specialist. $40,000/year.
Job Description: Assist individuals seeking eligibility for housing subsidy to transition from institutional setting to the community.
Work as part of a coordinated Independent Living service team. 1. Manage the assignments of OHS consumers for the region to Housing Specialists. Ensure coordination and communication between Housing Specialists. Assist eligible Olmstead Housing Subsidy (OHS) participants through all steps necessary for enrollment, including filling out housing applications, obtaining household goods and/or support for moving expenses, arranging unit inspections, etc. 2. Work with applicants and/or their Olmsted Housing Specialist Team Leader, Transition Specialist, Service Coordinator (SC), Nursing Home Discharge Planner, Care Manager (CM), natural supports, or advocate in order to ensure that a support services plan is in place for program enrollment, and complete independent living services duties as assigned. 3. Work to identify landlords, public housing, and private housing in the region which may be suitable for individuals enrolled in the OHS program in the future. 4. Participate in maintaining a neat, clean and safe work environment. 5. Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the supervisor. 403(b) retirement with Agency match. Employee Assistance Program OTHER Western New York Independent Living, Inc. 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.
Job Requirements: * Associate Degree in Human Resources/Services or related field OR Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources/Services or related field Professional and life experience may be considered in lieu of, in full or part of academic credentials. * Professional experience in housing, community organizing, Independent Living, long term care, and/or disability rights strongly preferred. * Associate degree requires two (2) years of work experience related to Human Resources/Services. * Must have reliable transportation and the ability to travel independently throughout Erie, Niagara, Genesee, Orleans and Wyoming Counties. * Must have intermediate level knowledge of computers including the use of excel spreadsheets, databases, word processing and networks. Perform in a professional, conscientious, and efficient manner for the purpose of ensuring a better quality of life for persons with disabilities.
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