Olmstead Housing Specialist

Coordinated Care Services, Inc.; Buffalo (NY); In loco; USD 40.000 - 43.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Group health insurance

Vision, dental, life, supplemental ins

PTO and paid holidays

403(b) retirement with Agency match

Employee Assistance Program

Descrizione del lavoro

Western New York Independent Living, Inc. seeks an Olmstead Housing Specialist in Buffalo, NY to help clients transition from institutions to community housing.

You will identify housing opportunities and guide participants through enrollment, inspections, and moving support while coordinating with care teams. Required are an associate or bachelor’s in human services, two years in the field, and strong written/verbal communication with solid organizational skills.

Competenze

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in human services or related field.
• Two years of experience in a related human services field required.
• Experience in housing, Independent Living, or disability rights preferred.

Mansioni

• Identify housing opportunities for individuals transitioning from nursing homes.
• Assist eligible participants through enrollment steps, housing applications, and moving support.
• Collaborate with discharge planners, care managers, and supports to ensure service plans.
• Document activities and track eligibility, reporting as required.

Conoscenze

Reliable transportation

Excellent written/verbal communication

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Formazione

Associate degree in related human services field

Bachelor’s degree in related human services field

Strumenti

Excel

Databases

Word processing

Networks

Descrizione del lavoro

JOB OVERVIEW

• JOB TITLE
  Olmstead Housing Specialist
• DEPARTMENT
  Transition Services, Olmstead Housing Subsidy
• LOCATION
  Buffalo, NY.
• DIRECT SUPERVISOR
  Transition Services Coordinator

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

Assist individuals seeking eligibility for housing subsidies to transition from institutional setting to the community. Work as part of a coordinated Independent Living service team.

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify housing opportunities for individuals who are in need of housing in order to leave a nursing home, as well as for those who have unstable housing after leaving a nursing home.
• Assist eligible Olmstead Housing Subsidy (OHS) participants through all steps necessary for enrollment, including filling out housing applications, obtaining household goods and/or support for moving expenses, arranging unit inspections, etc.
• Work with applicants and/or the individual’s Transition Specialist, Service Coordinator (SC), Nursing Home Discharge Planner, Care Manager (CM), natural supports, or advocate in order to ensure that a support services plan is in place for program enrollment.
• Conduct follow-up after subsidy is initiated, including but not limited to, verifying occupancy of unit and continued eligibility for program.
• Work as a collaborative member of the entire Transition Services Department and provide support to team members as appropriate and assigned by Transition Services Coordinator.
• Work to identify landlords, public housing and private housing in the region which may be suitable for individuals enrolled in the OHS program in the future.
• Maintain a list of available housing in the region, including degree of accessibility, location, proximity to services and rental costs.
• Track and report on all activities using the New York Association on Independent Living (NYAIL) statewide project database.
• Accurately document consumer services and required paperwork in WNYIL’s Electronic Consumer Record (ECR), within two (2) working days of the date of service.
• Attend Agency’s in-service training and staff meetings as well as any other Agency-related activities as required.
• Participate in maintaining a neat, clean, and safe work environment.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

• Associate degree in a related human services field
• OR
• Bachelor’s degree in a related human services field
• Professional and life experience may be considered in lieu of, in full or part of academic credentials.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE (if required)

• Two (2) years of work experience in a related human services field is required.
• Professional experience in housing, community organizing, Independent Living, long-term care and/or disability rights are strongly preferred.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Must have reliable transportation in order to travel independently throughout Erie, Niagara, Genesee, Orleans and Wyoming Counties.
• Possesses excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills.
• Must have intermediate level of knowledge of computers including the use of Excel spreadsheets, databases, word processing and networks.
• Perform in a professional, conscientious, and efficient manner for the purpose of ensuring a better quality of life for persons with disabilities.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Office/ Community

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB

• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Occasional lifting of not more than 15 pounds.

HOURS / SHIFTS

37.5 – 40 hours per week. M – F 8:30 am – 5:00 pm.

Overtime is rarely required.

CLASSIFICATION

Full-time, salary, non-exempt, Professional staff.

Salary: $40,000 – $43,000

BENEFITS

• Agency provided group health insurance.
• Vision, dental, life, supplemental insurances available.
• PTO and paid holiday package.
• 403(b) retirement with Agency match.
• Employee Assistance Program

OTHER

• Western New York Independent Living, Inc. values our employee safety and follows all recommended NYS required Infectious Disease Prevention Protocols.
• Western New York Independent Living, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Reasonable accommodations will be made for people with disabilities.
• Western New York Independent Living, Inc. is a scent-free Agency.

JOB POSTING

Closing Date: November 5th, 2026