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WNY Independent Living, Inc. Rapid Transition Housing (RTH) (ILS). in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY. WNY Independent Living, Inc. Rapid Transition Housing (RTH) Independent Living Specialist. FT. Benefits. $40,000-$42,000/Year.
Closing Date: February 24, 2025
DESCRIPTION: Educate, assist, and provide outreach to individuals seeking housing to transition to affordable, safe and stable housing in the community.
SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Identify independent housing opportunities for individuals with unstable housing, who are either in an inpatient setting or in the community with unstable housing. 2. Knowledge of state and local housing policies, practices, laws and issues impacting seniors and people with disabilities preferred. 3. Assist eligible Rapid Transition Housing participants through steps necessary for enrollment. 4. Collaborate with applicants and/or their Independent Living Specialist (ILS), Transition Specialist, Service Coordinator (SC), Nursing Home Discharge Planner, Care Manager (CM), natural support, or advocate ensuring a support services plan is in place for program enrollment. 5. Assist eligible participants through all steps necessary for enrollment and admission, including acquiring eligibility documentation, filling out housing applications, obtaining household goods and/or support for moving expenses, completing unit inspections, etc. 6. Conduct follow ups after housing is secured and consumers move in including, but not limited to, verifying occupancy of unit and continued eligibility, and assistance applying for utilities and utility assistance programs. 7. Work to identify landlords, public and private housing in program areas. 8. Maintain a list of available housing in the region including accessibility, location, proximity to services and rental costs.
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. Prior experience with homeless individuals who have had any of the following: mental health, substance use, developmental disabilities, veterans, previously incarcerated, is a plus.
SUBMIT RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO: Human Resources Dept. WNY Independent Living, Inc. 3108 Main St. Buffalo, N.Y. 14214 Email: employment@wnyil.org
