ID/DD Community Liaison & Outreach Specialist

NYC Administration for Children's Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Administration for Children’s Services seeks a Developmental Disabilities Unit Community Assistant to support coordination among City agencies and service providers for children and families with ID/DD needs.

The role involves liaison work, maintaining referral materials, and assisting in eligibility coordination for OPWDD and related services, with emphasis on family-centered practice and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• There are no formal education or experience requirements for this position.
• Candidates must be able to understand and be understood in English.

Responsibilities

• Assist in improving community services by performing liaison functions among City agencies and ID/DD populations.
• Participate in meetings and trainings with City agencies regarding eligibility requirements and supports for ID/DD.
• Help maintain referral packets and the unit’s database for OPWDD eligibility and services.
• Refer individuals to Health Home services and OPWDD state services as appropriate.
• Assist in community outreach and representing the DDU in stakeholder meetings.

Skills

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Access

Excel

Word

Data entry

Job description

NYC Administration for Children’s Services seeks a Developmental Disabilities Unit Community Assistant to support coordination among City agencies and service providers for children and families with ID/DD needs.

The role involves liaison work, maintaining referral materials, and assisting in eligibility coordination for OPWDD and related services, with emphasis on family-centered practice and strong communication skills.