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Independent Living Specialist

4 months ago

Kew Gardens, United States Center for the Independence of the Disabled, New York Full time

**Position: Independent Living Specialist**

**Salary: $45,000**

About CIDNY:
The Center for Independence of the Disabled in New York (CIDNY) is the leading organization serving and representing people with disabilities in New York City. CIDNY's mission is the removal of barriers to full integration of people with disabilities. CIDNY helps people with disabilities to gain the skills and obtain the services they need to live independently in the community and advocates for fair and effective policies that improve the quality of life for people with disabilities. CIDNY is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Basic Function:
The Independent Living (IL) Specialist will report to the Director of Housing Programs and will work collaboratively with the Rapid Transition Housing Program

(RHTP) Housing Specialist, as well as other programs at CIDNY. The IL Specialist’s key role is to assist individuals with disabilities live independently in their communities, with adequate and continuous support in place.

Education and Training:
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.

Specific Duties:

- Responsible for the establishment and delivery of Individualized Service Plans (ISP) with a focus on person-centered planning to meet the needs of RTH program participants to live independently, including but not limited to linkages to community resources, budgeting, transportation, and health care referrals.
- Conduct monthly 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 to ensure 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 training as requested by the Program Director or the Chief Executive Officer.

**Experience**:

- 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 from institutions to the community 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.

Travel Demands:
Hybrid schedule due to COVID-19, will work out of Queens Office two days out of the week, rest of the week will be remote with at least one day of outreach. Job responsibilities will require the individual to travel throughout the 5 boroughs.

Equipment Operated:
Computer/Laptop, Phone, Printer/Copier

Working Environment:
Office is located in Queens, N.Y. but job responsibilities require individual to travel.

Other Information: Proof of COVID-19 vaccine and booster is required.

Number of Employees Directly Supervised:
0

Supervised by:
Housing Program Manager

How to apply:
Pay: Up to $45,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Kew Gardens, NY 11415