Buffalo. WNY Independent Living. NY Connects Independent Living Outreach Specialist (ILC). FT. Benefits. $38,000- $42,000/Annually.

Will work with the NY Connects Team in participating county(s) to connect aging or disabled individuals and their families to established support programs, critical pathways providers to help facilitate access to needed home and community based supports and services and streamline access to public benefits and application assistance.

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Work in collaboration with the Specialized NY Connects standards to assist aging people with disabilities and their caregivers. Provide unbiased information and assistance and screen for NY Connects contacts, including walk-ins and off-site visits. Work with the Seneca Nation Area Office of Aging to schedule a conference room or confidential meeting space for each in-person meeting held on territory, not taking place within an individuals home. Implement and adhere to the Administration of Community Living (ACL) National Standard on Options Counseling. Provide barrier-free access to services that accommodates people with special needs and access for individuals who speak languages other than English. Work collaboratively with the Seneca Nation Area Office for the Aging in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding. Assist in identifying new resources to be included in the NY Connects Long-Term Support Services (LTSS) Resource Directory. Participate in all necessary cross-agency trainings and document all attendances with NY Connects Region 1 Coordinator. Learn and utilize the screen to collect prescribed information to link individuals and caregivers to appropriate resources and services.

EDUCATION & TRAINING: Within four (4) weeks of completion of orientation, the candidate must complete training and participate in the state-mandated Information and Assistance Training.

Upon completion of orientation, the candidate must complete training and participate in the state-mandated Person-Centered Assistance / Options Counseling training when offered by NYSOFA. Associate degree related to human services OR Bachelors degree related to human services

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

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE (if required): Candidates must possess a knowledge base of Native American culture and be culturally competent with an understanding of the unique values and beliefs held within local Native communities. Candidate should be familiar with the Seneca Nation and the services they offer. Work experience related to human services is required. Experience working with individuals with disabilities is preferred. Selected candidate should possess knowledge of persons with disabilities, as well as federal and state laws pertaining to the rights of persons with disabilities.

Closing date: May 1, 2024

Send Cover letter and resume to:

Mail: Tina Brown, CHRCO WNY Independent Living, Inc, 3108 Main St. Buffalo, N.Y. 14214

Email: employment@wnyil.org