Olmstead Housing Independent Living Spec

Buffalo, NY. WNY Independent Living. Olmstead Housing Independent Living Specialist.

FT. Benefits. $41,000-$43,000/Year.

Closing Date: September 25, 2026

Description

Assist the individuals seeking eligibility for housing subsidy to transition from institutional

setting to the community. Work as part of a coordinated Independent Living service team.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage the assignments of OHS consumers for the region to Housing Specialists.
• Ensure coordination and communication between Housing Specialists.
• 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 their Olmsted Housing Specialist Team Leader,
  
  

Transition Specialist, Service Coordinator (SC), Nursing Home Discharge Planner,

Care Manager (CM), natural supports, or advocate to ensure that a support services

plan is in place for program enrollment, and complete independent living services

duties as assigned.

• Conduct follow-up after subsidy is initiated, including but not limited to verifying
  
  

occupancy of unit and continued eligibility for the 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.

Education & Training

Associate degree in a related human services field

OR

Bachelors 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)

Professional experience in housing, community organizing, Independent Living, long

term care, and/or disability rights strongly preferred.

Associate degree requires two (2) years of work experience related to Human

Resources/Services.

Submit Resume And Cover Letter To

Human Resources Dept.

WNY Independent Living, Inc.

3108 Main St.

Buffalo, N.Y. 14214

Email: employment@wnyil.org