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10.15.2019

WILC/PILS are consumer controlled nonresidential centers for independent living, which provides information and advocacy to persons with disabilities. In addition, WILC/PILS operates a Regional Resources Development Services Program (seven counties). The goal of this Program is to develop home and community-based services and supports needed by individuals and family members who experience a disability.

POSITION:                              Regional Resources Development Assistant (RRDA)

HOURS:                                   Full time, 35 hours per week, with benefits

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Review, track and monitor Serious Reportable Incidents and Recordable Incidents for the LHV
2. Tracking documentation in the DOH and Agency database i.e. service plans, team meetings, trainings, outreach, phone contacts;
3. Communicate with applicants and providers when documentation is late or needed
4. Maintain files on all waiver participants;
5. Provides information and referral to services available to individuals with disabilities in the lower Hudson Valley;
6. Assist with preparation and submission of all reports/surveys and tracking forms;
7. Assist in arranging and providing confirmation of completion for required trainings/workshops for Hudson Valley TBI providers and community;
8. Assist/Conduct eligibility screenings to individuals seeking wavier services in the region as needed
9. Attend required meetings and conferences for DOH waiver and;
10. Conduct any other duty as assigned by Lead RRDS/SR RRDS that will promote and enhance the development of the waiver in the Hudson Valley Region;

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated abilities in written and oral communication skills
• Ability to use word processing computer programs
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and insurance coverage
• Experience working with people with disabilities a plus.

Email or Fax Resume and Cover letter to:
Margaret Nunziato, Deputy Ex. Director
E-mail: mnunziato@wilc.org

 Persons with disabilities, women, and minority individuals are strongly encouraged to apply

 

10.15.2019 WILC is a consumer controlled, nonresidential center for independent living, which provides information and advocacy to persons with disabilities.  In addition, WILC operates a Waiver Services Program.  The goal of this Program is to develop home and community-based services and supports needed by individuals and family members who experience a disability so that they can live in the community.

POSITION:                       Administrative Assistant

HOURS:                              F/T 35 hours per week

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Conduct all phone screenings for the Waiver programs.
2. Assist with tracking Waiver Housing Documents and following up on phone calls.
3. Document all phone complaints and fill out complaint form
4. Schedule/create/distribute information/forms regarding all provider meetings.
5. Attend regional provider meetings as needed, and track provider attendees
6. Track all new phone inquiries into agency’s database
7. Assist Track all DOH waiver documentation such as, service plans, PRI/Screens/UAS, participant enrollment to ensure that all approved providers are within the given DOH timelines outlined in the manual.
8. Mail out all initial enrollment packets to waiver applicant
9. Establish and file all DOH waiver documentation as requested by waiver staff
10. Disburse any new DOH waiver information/survey to all approved providers via e-mail, fax or mail.
11. Other duties and projects as assigned by Supervisor/ Dep Executive Director.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Associates Degree or High School diploma w/ two years professional experience.
2. Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
3. Ability to multi-task and handle multiple request from fellow staff.
4. Dependability, approachability and willingness to take initiative and problem solve.

Send or fax resume and cover letter to:
Margaret Nunziato, Deputy Ex. Director
e-mail: mnunziato@wilc.org

 Persons with disabilities, women, and minority individuals are strongly encouraged to apply

9.23.2019 WILC/PILS are consumer controlled nonresidential centers for independent living, which provides information and advocacy to persons with disabilities. In addition, WILC/PILS operates a Regional Resources Development Services Program (seven counties). The goal of this Program is to develop home and community-based services and supports needed by individuals and family members who experience a disability.

POSITION:   Waiver/Nurse Evaluator (NE)
HOURS:  Full time, 35 hours per week, with benefits

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Conduct Eligibility Assessments (UAS);
2. Assist with applicant screens for medically complicated individuals
3. Assist with the review of service plans submitted for individuals that are medically complicated;
4. Review, track and monitor, UAS reports, medically complicated Serious Reportable Incidents and Recordable Incidents for the LHV;
5. Provides information and referral to services available to individuals with disabilities in the Lower Hudson Valley;
6. Assist with preparation and submission of reports and tracking forms;
7. Maintain files on all waiver participants;
8. Provide technical support by attending team meetings, discussing concerns and recommendations with providers;
9. Assist with developing resources and providing information to build the Regions capacity to serve the waiver participants;
10. Assist in arranging the required trainings/workshops for Hudson Valley waiver providers and community;
11. Attend required meetings and conferences for DOH waiver and;
12. Conduct any other duty as assigned by Lead RRDS/SR RRDS that will promote and enhance the development of the waiver in the Hudson Valley Region

QUALIFICATIONS:

• New York state licensed registered professional nurse (RN)
• Two (2) years’ experience working with individuals with disabilities and/or seniors in a community setting
• Excellent clinical assessment skills
• Demonstrated abilities in written and oral communication skills
• Ability to use word processing computer programs
• Well Organized and able to work independently
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and insurance coverage

Email or Fax Resume and Cover letter to:
Margaret Nunziato, Director of Waiver Services
Fax: (845)-228-7460
E-mail: mnunziato@wilc.org 

Persons with disabilities, women, and minority individuals are strongly encouraged to apply

9.23.2019

WILC/PILS are consumer controlled nonresidential centers for independent living, which provides information and advocacy to persons with disabilities. In addition, WILC/PILS operates a Regional Resources Development Services Program (seven counties). The goal of this Program is to develop home and community-based services and supports needed by individuals and family members who experience a disability.

POSITION:  Waiver/Lead Nurse Evaluator (NE)

HOURS: Full time, 35 hours per week, with benefits

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Conduct Eligibility Assessments (UAS);
2. Assist with applicant screens for medically complicated individuals
3. Assist with the review of service plans submitted for individuals that are medically complicated;
4. Review, track and monitor, UAS reports, medically complicated Serious Reportable Incidents and Recordable Incidents for the LHV;
5. Supervise Nursing Evaluator (NE)Team
6. Assign and Track NE UAS completion,
7. Oversee submission of NE paperwork.  reports, vouchers, travel logs etc.
8. Provides information and referral to services available to individuals with disabilities in the Lower Hudson Valley;
9. Assist with preparation and submission of reports and tracking forms;
10. Maintain files on all waiver participants:
11. Provide technical support by attending team meetings, discussing concerns and recommendations with providers;
12. Assist with developing resources and providing information to build the Regions capacity to serve the waiver participants;
13. Assist in arranging the required trainings/workshops for Hudson Valley waiver providers and community;
14. Attend required meetings and conferences for DOH waiver and;
15. Conduct any other duty as assigned by Lead RRDS/SR RRDS that will promote and enhance the development of the waiver in the Hudson Valley Region;

QUALIFICATIONS:

• New York state licensed registered professional nurse (RN)
• Two (2) years’ experience working with individuals with disabilities and/or seniors in a community setting
• Experience supervising professional staff
• Excellent clinical assessment skills
• Demonstrated abilities in written and oral communication skills
• Ability to use word processing computer programs
• Well Organized and able to work independently
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and insurance coverage

Email or Fax Resume and Cover letter to:
Margaret Nunziato, Director of Waiver Services
Fax: (845)-228-7460
E-mail: mnunziato@wilc.org

Persons with disabilities, women, and minority individuals are strongly encouraged to apply

9.23.2019

WILC/PILS are consumer controlled nonresidential centers for independent living, which provides information and advocacy to persons with disabilities. In addition, WILC/PILS operates a Regional Resources Development Services Program (seven counties). The goal of this Program is to develop home and community-based services and supports needed by individuals and family members who experience a Traumatic Brain Injury.

 POSITION:  Waiver Regional ResourcesDevelopment Specialist (RRDS)
HOURS:  Full time, 35 hours per week, with benefits

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Conduct eligibility screenings to individuals seeking wavier services in the region;
2. Assist with the review and tracking of service plans and team meeting packets submitted:
3. Review, track and monitor Serious Reportable Incidents and Recordable Incidents for the LHV;
4. Review, track and monitor TBI Housing Subsidy
5. Provides information and referral to services available to individuals with disabilities in the lower Hudson Valley;
6. Assist with preparation and submission of all reports and tracking forms;
7. Maintain files on all waiver participants;
8. Provide technical support by attending team meetings / review plans/ discussing concerns with providers;
9. Assist with developing resources and providing information to build the Regions capacity to serve the waiver participants;
10. Assist in arranging the required trainings/workshops for Hudson Valley TBI providers and community;
11. Attend required meetings and conferences for DOH waiver and;
12. Conduct any other duty as assigned by Lead RRDS/SR RRDS that will promoteQUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated abilities in written and oral communication skills
• Ability to use word processing computer programs
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and insurance coverage
• Experience working with people with disabilities a plus.

Email or Fax Resume and Cover letter to:

Margaret Nunziato, Director of Waiver Services
Fax: 845-228-7460
E-mail: mnunziato@wilc.org

Persons with disabilities, women, and minority individuals are strongly encouraged to apply

Westchester Independent Living Center, Inc. (WILC) and its satellite office Putnam Independent Living Services (PILS) is a consumer directed, non-residential, information, referral and advocacy center serving people with disabilities, seniors and veterans. We currently have an opening for a Full-time Transition Specialist in our Open Doors Transition Center Program based out of our Putnam County office in Brewster, NY. The Transition Specialist assists individuals to transition out of institutional settings by educating them on community- based services and assisting in the development of a discharge plan that will facilitate their move back to the community. They also provide follow along assistance for 1 year period post discharge.

POSITION: Transition Specialist, Full-time
REPORTS TO: Program Coordinator

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Coordinates visits to nursing homes and other institutions to provide residents, families and discharge planners with objective information about available home and community based and other potentially necessary services which may assist them to transition back to the community.
   2.    Participates in discharge planning meetings and coordinates with other relevant social service and community-based agencies involved in the discharge and transition care of the resident.
   3.   Explains the peer mentor program to residents and refers those interested in the program to it.
   4.   Ensures all significant consumer data and service provision details are currently and accurately documented into the WILC/PILS and NYAIL databases according to each agencies policy.
   5.   Develops, facilitates and maintains the Community Education Checklist which includes a Conflict Free Person-Centered Plan for transition.
   6.   Participates in various long-term care coalitions, human service councils and outreach efforts as requested by Program Coordinator.
   7.    Attends agency sponsored in-service trainings, activities; program and staff meetings.
   8.    Performs additional duties as requested by Program Coordinator and/or Director.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in a human service field and two years of relevant experience working in a human service environment and/or with community based long term care services programs. An appropriate combination of skills, experience and education can be accepted in lieu of a Bachelor’s Degree. Experience with case management, service coordination or care management is desired. Candidate should be familiar with various community based services, HCBS Waiver and MLTC programs; be comfortable working with people with physical, mental and intellectual disabilities.  The candidate will have excellent written, oral communication and organizational skills; be computer and internet literate, able to work independently and as part of a team. They should have a commitment to self-direction, person-centered planning and consumer choice. Reliable transportation on a daily basis is required as program covers a 7 county region including the counties of Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster and Westchester. This position will focus on facilities located in the Orange, Sullivan, and Dutchess counties. Some evening and weekend availability may be required. Bi-lingual (English-Spanish is a plus).

For consideration, email a thoughtful cover letter with resume to: Tracy Marcus, at employment@putnamils.org. Please use the job title as email header in the subject line. Please no faxes or phone calls.

Persons with disabilities, women, and minority individuals strongly encouraged to apply.

9.17.2019

WILC/PILS are consumer controlled nonresidential centers for independent living, which provides information and advocacy to persons with disabilities. WILC/PILS operates a Regional Resources Development Services Program (seven counties). The goal of this Program is to develop home and community-based services and supports needed by individuals and family members who experience a disability.

POSITION:                                Housing Specialist: Regional Lead

HOURS:                                   Full time, 35 hours per week, with benefits

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Westchester Independent Living Center (WILC), Housing Specialist will act as the regional lead and provide housing specialist for the OHS program, serving the counties of Dutchess, Orange, Putnam,  Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster and Westchester and working with Westchester Disabled on the Move, Resource Center for Accessible Living, Taconic Resources for Independence and Rockland Independent Living Center as auxiliary ILC(s).
2. Regional Lead Housing Specialist (RLHS) will work collaboratively with Open Doors (MFP) program staff to identify individuals in nursing homes that are eligible for the Olmstead Housing Subsidy (OHS). RLHS will help identify strategies and goals for local outreach, and identify partnerships to be developed, both statewide and locally.
3. Westchester Independent Living Center will hire the full complement of staff as outlined in the attached budget. Any proposed changes to the budget, including the staffing complement, must be approved by NYAIL prior to implementation. As part of the hiring process, ILC will identify a lead staff who will interface with NYAIL throughout the project.
4. RLHS will accept referrals from nursing facilities, transition specialists, local administrators, consumers, family members, landlords, advocates and from NYAIL. RLHS will assign a housing specialist from their region (include ILC and auxiliary ILCs) based upon location of participant and availability. RLHS will monitor caseloads to ensure maximum productivity of housing specialists.
5. RLHS will determine OHS eligibility and if appropriate, will search for housing that will meet the needs of the individual including affordability and accessibility. RLHS will follow OHS procedures for inspection of property and approval of subsidy.
6. The assigned housing specialist will work with participants to identify needed community transition services (CTS) such as security deposits, utility deposits and essential household furnishing. ILC will follow OHS procedure for approval of CTS. RLHS will provide CTS and will bill fiscal intermediary as per OHS procedures.
7. RLHS will utilize the database, created by NYAIL, to provide information about contacts, participant needs and services provided. ILC will have technology available to OHS staff sufficient to complete web-based reporting in database.
8. RLHS will use outreach materials provided by NYAIL.
9. RLHS staff funded through this MOU will avail themselves of training developed by NYAIL. ILC will identify training needs of its OHS staff, so that NYAIL can incorporate the information in scheduled training.
10. RLHS will complete all reporting requirements for OHS, as developed by NYAIL. This includes but is not limited to timely submission of invoices, request for tenancy approvals and community transition services requests.
11. RLHS will document and share with NYAIL barriers encountered that hinder stable housing. ILC will gather information from auxiliary ILCs about barriers encountered. With NYAIL and other OHS providers, RLHS will suggest solutions to NYAIL that will be provided to the New York State Department of Health to address barriers.
12. ILC/RLHS will ensure all staff entering areas where patients/clients/residents/consumers might be present, including institutions, clinics, and homes, will either be vaccinated for the current influenza season or will have on file a signed agreement that the staff will wear a facemask. ILC will maintain a record of proof of vaccination for each staff person and provide a copy of this documentation to NYAIL.
13. RLHS will provide technical assistance to auxiliary ILC(s) in their region as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated abilities in written and oral communication skills
• Ability to use word processing computer programs
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and insurance coverage
• Experience working with people with disabilities a plus
• Knowledge of Housing/Rental options

Email Resume and Cover letter to: mnunziato@wilc.org

Persons with disabilities, women, and minority individuals are strongly encouraged to apply

8.19.2019
WILC/PILS are consumer controlled nonresidential centers for independent living, which provides information and advocacy to persons with disabilities. In addition, WILC/PILS operates a Regional Resources Development Services Program (seven counties). The goal of this Program is to develop home and community based services and supports needed by individuals and family members who experience a Traumatic Brain Injury.

POSITION: TBI/NHTD Waiver Intake
HOURS: Full time, 35 hours per week, with benefits

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Conduct eligibility screenings to individuals seeking wavier services in the region;
2. Provides information and referral to services available to individuals with disabilities in the lower Hudson Valley;
3. Assist with preparation and submission of all reports and tracking forms as needed;
4. Maintain files on all waiver referrals/applicants;
5. Provide technical support by attending team meetings discussing concerns with referral/applicant and/ or providers as needed;
6. Assist with developing resources and providing information to build the Regions capacity to serve the waiver participants;
7. Assist in arranging the required trainings/workshops for Hudson Valley TBI providers and community as needed;
8. Attend required meetings and conferences for DOH waiver and;
9. Conduct any other duty as assigned by Lead RRDS/SR RRDS that will promote and enhance the development of the waiver in the Hudson Valley Region;

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated abilities in written and oral communication skills
• Ability to use word processing computer programs
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and insurance coverage
• Experience working with people with disabilities a plus.

 

Email or Fax Resume and Cover letter to:

Margaret Nunziato, Director of Waiver Services

Fax: 845-228-7460

E-mail: mnunziato@wilc.org

 

 

Persons with disabilities, women, and minority individuals are strongly encouraged to apply

8.19.2019
WILC/PILS are consumer controlled nonresidential centers for independent living, which provides information and advocacy to persons with disabilities. In addition, WILC/PILS operates a Regional Resources Development Center for DOH Waiver Program (seven counties). The goal of this Program is to develop home and community-based services and supports needed by individuals and family members who experience a disability.

POSITION: Waiver: IT Support Worker
HOURS: Part-time, 14 hours bi- weekly

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Knowledge and experience in various systems and programs needed to successfully operate the RRDC
2. Ensure cyber security is updated and maintained and HIPPA compliant
3. Implement program recommendations and improvements
4. Train staff in a group and individual setting as needed
5. Input and convey data on behalf of NYSDOH
6. Work collaboratively with NYSDOH staff in exchange of data and support of the RRDC data system
7. Assist with preparation and submission of required reports/spreadsheets
8. Develop internal tracking systems as needed
9. Attend required meetings and conferences for DOH waiver
10. Conduct any other duty as assigned by Lead RRDS/SR RRDS that will promote and enhance the development of the waiver in the Hudson Valley Region

 QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proficiency in Cyber Security and Microsoft Office suite programs in Access database
• Demonstrated abilities in written and oral communication skills
• Sufficient IT experience
• Knowledge of various Programs and Systems to Operate a Program
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and insurance coverage

Email or Fax Resume and Cover letter to:

Margaret Nunziato, Deputy Executive Director

Fax: (845)-228-7460

E-mail: mnunziato@wilc.org

 

 

Persons with disabilities, women, and minority individuals are strongly encouraged to apply

8.19.2019
WILC/PILS are consumer controlled nonresidential centers for independent living, which provides information and advocacy to persons with disabilities. In addition, WILC/PILS operates a Regional Resources Development Center for DOH Waiver Program (seven counties). The goal of this Program is to develop home and community-based services and supports needed by individuals and family members who experience a disability.

POSITION:   Waiver: Quality Assurance (QA)Coordinator/Trainer
HOURS:  Part-time, 14 hours bi- weekly,

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assess and analyze services Waiver services
2. Implement quality assurance standards.
3. Ability to implement program recommendations and improvements
4. Train staff in a group and individual setting
5. Knowledge of a 1915C waiver standards and performance measure
6. Ability to analyze data with enough technology skills to implement quality assurance monitoring systems.
7. Assist with preparation and submission of required QA reports and tracking forms;
8. Ability to ensure RRDC and provider compliance with the performance measures contained in the approved TBI and NHTD Waiver 1915C applications
9. Assist in arranging the trainings/workshops for Hudson Valley TBI providers
10. Attend required meetings and conferences for DOH waiver and;
11. Conduct any other duty as assigned by Lead RRDS/SR RRDS that will promote and enhance the development of the waiver in the Hudson Valley Region;

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated abilities in written and oral communication skills
• Ability to use word processing computer programs
• Quality Assurance Experience
• Understanding of 1915C Waiver
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and insurance coverage
• Experience working with people with disabilities a plus

Email or Fax Resume and Cover letter to:

Margaret Nunziato, Deputy Executive Director

Fax: (845)-228-7460

E-mail: mnunziato@wilc.org

 

 

Persons with disabilities, women, and minority individuals are strongly encouraged to apply

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