What are the responsibilities and job description for the Open Doors Transition Specialist position at WNY Independent Living Inc.?
Order#: NY1682223
Open Doors Transition Specialist
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION Assists individuals in re-entry from institutional settings to the community. Facilitate and coordinate, for individuals residing in institutions, a comprehensive plan to re-enter the community. SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Receive referrals from the Open Doors Coordinator and ensure the community re-entry process is followed through for each consumer.
Provide counseling and information for individuals and families who are considering, or are in the process of, re-entry into the community.
Coordinate visits to institutions, provides potential participants with unbiased information regarding available home and community-based services, participates in discharge planning, and coordinates with other relevant social services agencies involved in the discharge and transition-care of the consumer.
Develop and facilitates person-centered plans effective for the 90-day transition period, secures qualified housing, coordinates home and community-based services during the transition period, and subsequently ensures continuation of services after the 90-day transition period is completed.
Collaborate with the consumer, social worker, and other supports to determine barriers to community re-entry.
Assist in addressing barriers related to medical conditions or counseling needs.
Ensures all significant consumer data and service provision details are current and accurate, and that they are documented in a timely manner into Western New York Independent Living, Incs (WNYILs) Electronic Consumer Record (ECR), as well as the contracted providers databases.
Assist in recruiting Peers to provide support to individuals who are in the process of community re-entry.
Promote the Good Neighbor program for additional community support.
Attend Agencys in-service training and staff meetings as well as any other Agency-related activities as instructed.
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 related human services field
OR
Bachelors Degree in related human services field
Professional and life-experience may be considered in lieu of, in full or part of academic credentials.
Open Doors Transition Specialist
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION Assists individuals in re-entry from institutional settings to the community. Facilitate and coordinate, for individuals residing in institutions, a comprehensive plan to re-enter the community. SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Receive referrals from the Open Doors Coordinator and ensure the community re-entry process is followed through for each consumer.
Provide counseling and information for individuals and families who are considering, or are in the process of, re-entry into the community.
Coordinate visits to institutions, provides potential participants with unbiased information regarding available home and community-based services, participates in discharge planning, and coordinates with other relevant social services agencies involved in the discharge and transition-care of the consumer.
Develop and facilitates person-centered plans effective for the 90-day transition period, secures qualified housing, coordinates home and community-based services during the transition period, and subsequently ensures continuation of services after the 90-day transition period is completed.
Collaborate with the consumer, social worker, and other supports to determine barriers to community re-entry.
Assist in addressing barriers related to medical conditions or counseling needs.
Ensures all significant consumer data and service provision details are current and accurate, and that they are documented in a timely manner into Western New York Independent Living, Incs (WNYILs) Electronic Consumer Record (ECR), as well as the contracted providers databases.
Assist in recruiting Peers to provide support to individuals who are in the process of community re-entry.
Promote the Good Neighbor program for additional community support.
Attend Agencys in-service training and staff meetings as well as any other Agency-related activities as instructed.
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 related human services field
OR
Bachelors Degree in related human services field
Professional and life-experience may be considered in lieu of, in full or part of academic credentials.