Independent Living Specialist – RRP Position Available In Genesee, New York
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Job Description
Order#:
NY1538640
Independent Living Specialist – RRPGENERAL JOB DESCRIPTIONCoordinate Independent living skills, evaluations and training for persons with disabilities. Assist in the personal adjustment of an individuals disability and maximize community participation.
SPECIFIC DUTIES
& RESPONSIBILITIESCoordinate and conduct independent living evaluations for people with disabilities, including evaluation of housing status.
Determine eligibility for the Rapid Rehousing program and complete the required documentation, entering all necessary data into the HMIS data management system.
Coordinate individual budget plans for Rapid Rehousing consumers.
Assist with public benefit applications including Supplemental Security Income/ Social Security Disability Income (SSI/SSDI).Provide counseling to persons with disabilities for the purpose of identifying life goals, objectives and values. Assist with housing, transportation and employment seeking goals.
Conduct home and building architectural barrier consultation utilizing federal and state guidelines on disabilities.
Conduct inspections of housing rental units to determine eligibility for Rapid Rehousing Consumers.
Complete and submit financial documents securing rent and security deposit payments.
Complete and maintain accurate fiscal records.
Act as a liaison with Rapid Rehousing consumers, landlords, Department of Social Services and Pathstones, Inc. ensuring timely payments and mediating to prevent eviction when possible.
Identify housing options and rental units throughout the Genesee, Orleans and Wyoming (GOW) County areas.
Provide other assistance necessary to help individuals secure suitable living arrangements.
Intervene, at the request of the individual, in crisis situations with agencies and service programs.
Attend and/or facilitate partner meetings with respect to housing concerns in the GOW area.
Stay current on Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Rapid Rehousing regulations and guidelines.
Accurately document consumer services and required paperwork in Western New York Independent Living, Inc.s (WNYILs) databases, within two (2) working days of the date of service.
Participate in maintaining a neat, clean and safe work environment.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
EDUCATION
& TRAININGAssociate Degree in Human Services or related fieldORBachelors Degree in Human Services or related fieldProfessional and life experience may be considered in lieu of, in full or part of academiccredentials.
