Transition Specialist

Independent Living Center of The Hudson Valley Inc
Troy, NY, US
Full-time

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Open Doors Transition Specialist (1.0 FTE)

Job Description

Purpose : Provide coordination and support to consumers seeking to leave nursing facility care and transition into community living utilizing home and community based services.

Reports to : Open Doors Regional Lead

Responsibilities :

  • The Open Doors Program provides transition services to Albany, Columbia, Greene, Rensselaer, Schenectady and Schoharie Counties.
  • Develop positive working relationships with nursing facility staff and program stakeholders.
  • Conduct intake process for assigned consumer referrals.
  • Ensure each consumer receives quality counseling, resources and supports throughout their transition process.
  • Provide information about relevant services and refer consumers to programs when appropriate.
  • Collaborate with the Program Lead to determine barriers to transition and identify strategies to meet the needs of each consumer.
  • Maintain all physical and electronic records in files, and databases.
  • Expand knowledge of home and community based services through participation in trainings and in-services.
  • Perform other program-related duties as assigned

Qualifications :

  • Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field, and two years of relevant experience
  • Must be able to provide own transportation within six county region
  • Excellent customer service and communication skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Office.
  • Organized and self-motivated.
  • Personal experience with disability is preferred.
  • Understanding and acceptance of Independent Living Philosophy or willingness to learn about it.

The Independent Living Center of the Hudson Valley is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, age, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, disability, religion, national origin, or military service / leave.

Requirements :

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