Independent Living Specialist

Location: Syracuse, anticipated travel throughout county of serviceTitle: Independent Living Specialist Department / Program: Rapid Transition Housing Supervisor/Title: Lead Housing Specialist FLSA Classification: Non-exempt Salary Range: $20.00 to $21.54Required Credentials: NoneDrive on Agency Business: Yes Work Environment: office and community based Our Mission: Our mission is to work with people of all abilities to create a fair and just community in which everyone can fully participate. Position Summary: Serve as the Independent Living Specialist for the Rapid Transition Housing program, serving Onondaga County, by coordinating community-based services and providing one-on-one support to maintain stable housing for program participants.Confidentiality: High-level confidentiality is required for access to all organization records. Safety Compliance: Office functions are performed while maintaining a safe work environment. Job Responsibilities:  Work as a team with the Housing Specialists  Take direction from the Lead Housing Specialist to meet all program requirements  Accept referrals from Housing Specialists once participant has been approved for the service  Assist participants with identifying individualized goals  Develop in collaboration with the participant and relevant contacts an Individualized Service Plan (ISP)  Ensure ISP includes individualized goals as well as necessary wrap-around services provided by ARISE and/or other community-based agencies  Provide one-on-one and advocacy support as necessary  Visit with the participant at minimum twice annually in person and monthly by the phone  Utilize existing networks and create new relationships with community-based organizations  Complete all required RTH and IL paperwork and utilize NetCIL (internal database) and the NYAIL database to provide information about contacts, participant needs and services provided  Attend required trainings and meetings as directed by NYAIL or supervisor  Complete all reporting requirements for RTH, as developed by NYAIL  Document and share with NYAIL barriers encountered that hinder stable housing and offer solutions to NYAIL  Maintain confidential records, process paperwork in a timely manner and provide information for reports as requested  Exercise sound judgement as a matter of course and hold protected health information and other sensitive information in the strictest of confidence in accordance with ARISE and HIPAA policies.  Uphold the codes of conduct and ethics as well as all ARISE policies and procedure. Required Skills / Capabilities:  Excellent communication and organizational skills  Experience working with individuals with disabilities required Page 2 of 2 Independent Living Specialist  Solid knowledge of available community-based services  Proficiency in Word and Excel, general computer literacy to navigate databases, use e-mail and other required electronic systems.  Valid New York State Driver’s License Education and Experience:  Associate degree Required, Bachelor degree preferred: or equivalent combination of education and related experience Physical Requirements Essential for Safe and Effective Job Performance Ability to successfully remain sitting or working at a desk for prolonged periods.  Vision sufficient to maintain a New York State Driver’s License and constant use of a computer.  Speech and hearing sufficient for normal communication.  Ability to successfully work on a computer as a significant responsibility.  Full range of motion to move safely in the office and outside locations which may not have accommodation.  May be required to put away office supplies and transport event materials. Must be able to lift, push, pull, walk, stoop, reach in all directions to move freely and quickly within any area.  Must be able to lift or move items necessary for events and other related activity.  Finger manipulation and hand coordination for constant computer use.  Ability to travel in own vehicle to all job-related out-of-office functions or meetings as required.  Ability to report on time and remain for overtime as needed. Please note this Job Description is not designed to be an all-inclusive listing of responsibilities required for successful performance. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice to respond to current business needs.

Minimum Salary: 20.00
Maximum Salary: 21.50
Salary Unit: Hourly