Transition Specialist

RCIL•Utica, NY

3h•$37,856•Onsite

About The Position

The Transition Specialist will assist individuals and families who are considering or are in the process of transitioning from an institution to living independently in the community. This involves providing unbiased information about available home and community-based services, coordinating visits to institutions, and participating in discharge planning. The role requires collaboration with New York Association on Independent Living (NYAIL) staff to identify and resolve transition barriers, explaining peer mentor and good neighbor programs, and ensuring all individual data and service details are accurately documented in the NYAIL database. The employer, RCIL, is a civil rights organization dedicated to providing independent living and advocacy services to individuals with disabilities.

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.
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.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred.
Knowledge of 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.
Knowledge of 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.

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, and 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