Employment

NRCIL is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. We encourage people with disabilities to apply.

Immediate posting

EEOC – PERSONS WITH A DISABILITY, RACIAL AND ETHNIC MINORITIES ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

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Northern Regional Center for Independent Living,

210 Court Street #107, Watertown, NY 13601

NYCONNECTS COORDINATOR FOR JEFFERSON AND LEWIS COUNTIES

NY Connects Coordinator will provide information and assistance to individuals with a focus on supporting the participant’s independence and self-determination.  Coordinator will work with participants and caregivers to link to public benefit applications, long term supports and services, assessments as needed, and explanation of the types of services and resources available and appropriate for the participant. 

JOB DUTIES:

• Project staff will use community partnerships with the local DSS and OFA office and other community-based organizations to provide assistance to participants
• Project staff will arrange for meetings at participants’ request in mutually agreeable locations ensuring confidential conversations and will travel to the home of the participant as requested
• Project staff will be fully prepared to:
  • administer the No Wrong Door (NWD) screening tool and online applications
  • utilize Person-Centered Assitance/Options counseling techniques to assist participants
  • utilize Person-Centered Assitance/Options counseling techniques to assist participants
  • Actively promote disability rights and independent living philosophy through all activities conducted within and on behalf of NRCIL.
  • Complete all reporting and record keeping as required.
  • Work outside of regular office hours when necessary.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Interviewing, problem-solving, documentation, computer, and use of web-based systems\
• Ability to assist individuals in completion of online questionnaires, conduct the No Wrong Door screen, maintain electronic records, use the interpretative services tool or support mechanism – training will be provided
• Provide appropriate information and linkages to programs and/or services
• Respond to individuals in a professional, nonjudgmental, and culturally appropriate manner
• Ability to respond to individuals requiring special attention and refer or assist appropriately
• Knowledge of all populations that may need LTSS and related community resources and service eligibility criteria; and, the ability to coordinate or provide linkage to services.