Transition Specialist

RCIL • Utica, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

RCIL is a civil rights organization that offers individuals with disabilities a wide range of independent living and advocacy services through the numerous programs we manage. RCIL is an equal opportunity employer, and it is the policy of RCIL not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.

The successful candidate will be expected to receive referrals and ensure the transitions process is followed through for each individual. They will provide information and assistance for individuals and families who are considering or are in the process of transitioning from an institution to living in the community. This role involves coordinating visits to institutions, providing potential participants with unbiased information regarding available home and community-based services, participating in discharge planning, and coordinating with other relevant social services agencies involved in the discharge and transition care of the individual. The specialist will collaborate with New York Association on Independent Living (NYAIL) staff to determine and resolve barriers to transition, explain "peer mentor" and "good neighbor" programs to potential participants, and if appropriate, provide referral to these programs. Ensuring all significant individual data and service provision details are current and accurate, and that they are documented in a timely manner into the New York Association on Independent Living (NYAIL) database is also a key responsibility.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license and dependable transportation is required.
• New York Association on all Independent Living, department and agency training required initially, annually, and ongoing.
• All department of Health background and fingerprinting requirements must be met.

Nice To Haves

• College degree preferred.
• Nursing Home Transition and Diversion/Traumatic Brain Injury, Waiver, Office of People with Developmental Disabilities system, various disabilities and how they impact individuals’ ability to function, strongly preferred.
• Entitlement programs, American with Disabilities Act, knowledge of issues faced by persons of all ages who are in need to long-term services and a commitment to person-centered planning and individual choice preferred.
• Strong advocacy, planning, community networking, innovation, collaboration, flexibility, organization, written and oral communication skills as well as basic responsiveness to working with a diverse population.

Responsibilities

• Receive referrals and ensure transitions process is followed through for each individual.
• Provide information and assistance for individuals and families who are considering or are in the process of transitioning from an institution to living in the community.
• Coordinate visits to institutions, provide potential participants with unbiased information regarding available home and community-based services, participate in discharge planning, and coordinate with other relevant social services agencies involved in the discharge and transition care of the individual.
• Collaborate with New York Association on Independent Living (NYAIL) staff to determine and resolve barriers to transition.
• Explain “peer mentor” and “good neighbor” programs to potential participants and if appropriate provide referral to these programs.
• Ensure all significant individual data and service provision details are current and accurate and that they are documented in a timely manner into the New York Association on Independent Living (NYAIL) database.

Benefits

• PTO – vacation (16-24 days a year based on longevity)
• Sick leave 12 days a year
• 13 paid holidays
• Ability to work a 4-day schedule after 6 months on the job.
• Multiple work schedules available.
• Wellness program with the ability to earn an additional 3 PTO days a year.
• 401K with up to 10% employer investment.
• Heavily subsidized Health Insurance with co-pays.
• Vision and Dental insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts-Medical and Dependent Care.
• Monthly contribution towards dependent care. (to offset childcare costs)
• Company paid Life Insurance and Identity theft protection. (LifeLock)
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Family Medical Leave
• Paid Family Leave
• Military Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Jury Duty Leave
• Bone Marrow and Blood Donation Leave
• Voting Time Leave
• Election Leave
• Leaves for Crime Victims and Domestic Violence Victims.
• Employees may be eligible for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program to have student loans forgiven.
• Free covered parking.
• Additional benefits available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED