Olmstead Housing Specialist

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

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

Closing Date: September 25, 2026

General Job Description

Assist 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

• 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 individuals 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.

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)

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 strongly preferred.

Skills & Abilities

Experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred.

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.

Send Cover Letter And Resume To

Human Resources Dept.

WNY Independent Living, Inc.

3108 Main St.

Buffalo, N.Y. 14214

Email: employment@wnyil.org