Ny Connects Specialist - Binghamton, United States - Southern Tier Independence Center
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1 month ago
Description
Qualifications
- Associates Degree in Human Services or related field and two years of experience in a human services position that requires direct service to individuals. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
- Experience providing information and referral services and/or long-term care supports and services, preferred.
- Extensive knowledge of community resources and long term care supports and services.
- Ability to multi-task, plan and prioritize work tasks, and work effectively in both a team and individual setting.
- Excellent public speaking, problem-solving, and group facilitation skills.
- Ability to effectively interact and work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Valid Driver's License and proof of insurance
- Strong commitment to the integration of people with disabilities into all aspects of community life.
Responsibilities
- Actively support STIC's mission, philosophy, and values and our pursuit of community integration for all people with disabilities.
- Provide individuals with unbiased information and connections to qualified providers of long term supports and services by phone and in person.
- Provide Options Counseling/Person Centered Counseling services to individuals seeking long term supports and services by phone and in person.
- Conduct education and awareness presentations to community partners, groups, and individuals about NY Connects and local long term supports and services.
- Actively participate in community groups including the Long Term Care Council and/or No Wrong Door Implementation Team.
- Work collaboratively with the local Office for the Aging, Department of Social Services, and Office for People with Developmental Disabilities staff members.
- Maintain consistency of NY Connects message with other NY Connect partners.
- Adhere to the NY Connect State Program Standards and follow the prescribed NY Connects Work Plan.
- Required travel in a three county service area.
- Occasionally work a flexible schedule that may include early mornings, evenings and weekends.
Note:
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Pay:
$18.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
- 2 years
Shift:
- Day shift
Weekly day range:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work setting:
- Call center
- Inperson
- Office
Ability to Relocate:
- Binghamton, NY: Relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location:
In person
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