What are the responsibilities and job description for the Independent Living Specialist position at AIM Independent Living Center?
AIM is seeking an Independent Living Specialist to join our mission-driven organization. Our growing team is offering a full benefits package that includes the following:
Flexible Schedule
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life insurance
403(b) with matching and generous, Paid Time Off, and a culture of work/life balance
Position Snapshot: 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.
Essential Functions:
- Responsible 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 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.
- Provide OHS housing specialist services throughout several counties including: Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben, and Allegany.
- Collaborate with the Open Doors (MFP) program to identify individuals in nursing homes who are eligible for OHS services.
- Identify strategies and goals for outreach to the community, and identify partnerships to be developed, both statewide and locally.
Candidate Requirements need to include:
- Any combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and ability necessary to perform the essential functions of this position.
- Computer Literacy – skilled in working with MS Office, and MS Outlook, internet research.
- Knowledge of community-based housing resources that serve people with disabilities.
- Strong communication skills include the ability to provide information to individuals of varying cognitive abilities.
- 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.
- Dependable vehicle and acceptable driving record.
A full job description will be distributed to all candidates that are recruited for interviews.
WE ARE AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
