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About the Role
Responsibility for the establishment and delivery of Individualized Service Plans (ISP) with a focus on person-centered planning to meet the needs of RTHP/OHS participants to live independently, including linkages to community resources, budgeting, transportation, and healthcare referrals. Conduct home visits for assessment, implementation, and revisions of ISPs. Work locally to establish mutual referral systems with Managed Care Organizations, Performing Provider Systems, hospitals, nursing homes, service providers, etc. Collaborate with applicants and/or their Housing Specialist, Transition Specialist, Nursing Home Discharge Planner, Care Manager (CM), natural support, or advocate ensuring a support services plan is in place for program admission and transition to independent living.
Responsibilities
- Establish and deliver Individualized Service Plans (ISP) with a focus on person-centered planning.
- Facilitate linkages to community resources, budgeting, transportation, and healthcare referrals.
- Conduct home visits for assessment, implementation, and revisions of ISPs.
- Establish mutual referral systems with Managed Care Organizations, Performing Provider Systems, hospitals, nursing homes, and service providers.
- Collaborate with various specialists and advocates to ensure a support services plan is in place for program admission and transition to independent living.
Requirements
- Experience with the concepts of Independent Living and consumer control.
- Knowledge of the State’s Medicaid program and community resources for independent living for people with disabilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong advocacy skills
Location
- Utica, NY
Work Type
- 35 Hour work week
- Travel Required: Yes
Education Level
- A minimum of a bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Salary/Compensations
- $37,856 ($20.80 an hour)
Benefits
- PTO – vacation (16-24 days a year based on longevity)
- Sick leave 12 days a year
- 13 paid holidays
- Ability to work a 4-day schedule after 6 months on the job
- Multiple work schedules available
- Wellness program with the ability to earn an additional 3 PTO days a year
- 401K with up to 10% employer investment
- Heavily subsidized Health Insurance with co-pays
- Vision and Dental insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts-Medical and Dependent Care
- Monthly contribution towards dependent care
- Company paid Life Insurance
- Company paid Identity theft protection (LifeLock)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Family Medical Leave
- Paid Family Leave
- Military Leave
- Bereavement Leave
- Jury Duty Leave
- Bone Marrow and Blood Donation Leave
- Voting Time Leave
- Election Leave
- Leaves for Crime Victims and Domestic Violence Victims
- Eligibility for federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
- Free covered parking
- Additional benefits available
About the Company
- RCIL is a civil rights organization that offers individuals with disabilities a wide range of independent living and advocacy services through the numerous programs we manage.
Equal Opportunity
- RCIL is an equal opportunity employer, and it is the policy of RCIL not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion or veteran status.