Open Doors Transition Specialist

Niagara Falls, NY. WNY Independent Living. Open Doors Transition Specialist.

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

Closing Date: September 25, 2026

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 Transition Services 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.

• 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.

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.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE (if Required)

Working knowledge of issues faced by persons of all ages who are in need of long-term services, particularly with those related to nursing home transition.

Professional and life experience may be considered in lieu of, in full or part of academic credentials.

Associate degree requires three (3) years of work experience working with community-based, long-term care projects or working with the other comparable work experience in a private setting.

Skills & Abilities

Possess a deep commitment to person-centered planning and consumer choice.

Firm understanding of Medicaid eligibility and coverage, as well as 1915c Medicaid

waivers.

Experience Working With Individuals With Disabilities Is Preferred.

Must have reliable transportation and be willing to travel throughout Erie, Niagara,

Genesee, Orleans and Wyoming Counties.

Submit Resume And Cover Letter To

Human Resources Dept.

WNY Independent Living, Inc.

3108 Main St.

Buffalo, N.Y. 14214

employment@wnyil.org