Information Specialist

AIM is seeking a New York Connects Specialist (Information Specialist) in our Canandaigua office 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: Perform NY Connects functions so that more individuals will have access to long-term care supports and services (LTSS) and live independently in their homes and communities.   

Essential Functions:  

• Strong commitment to and belief in the independent living philosophy and in community integration for all people with disabilities.
• Receive referrals from the No Wrong Door (NWD) and other community-based agencies.
• Provide information and referral, person-centered planning options counseling, benefits advisement, and Medicaid application assistance for individuals and families who desire to live independently.
• Provide unbiased information regarding available home- and community-based services, participate in discharge planning, and coordinate with other relevant community-based agencies.
• Utilize the NWD assessment tool to ascertain the likelihood of eligibility for public benefits and LTSS. Assist in completing applications and enrollment, as appropriate, or make linkages to other community-based agencies.
• Collect and maintain all required statistical and other data and prepare reports in a timely manner.

Candidate Requirements need to include:

• Bachelor’s in human services or related field, preferred but not essential.
• Personal experience with a disability and/or a senior citizen 60 years of age or older is strongly preferred.
• Experience working in the long-term care system is required.
• Advanced knowledge of OPWDD and OMH supports and services, as well as other community-based organizations
• Knowledge of various waivers (TBI, NHTD, OPWDD) is preferred.
• Excellent communication, writing, and computer skills.

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.