We are currently accepting applications for the following full-time positions. Interested candidates should e-mail a cover letter and resume to donna@LICILinc.org. Please indicate the specific position in the subject line. No phone calls or faxes, please.
About LICIL:
The Long Island Center for Independent Living, Inc. (LICIL) is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization advocating for and serving the needs of people with disabilities since 1980. Non-residential and consumer controlled, LICIL is dedicated to the advancement of public policy which ensures and prioritizes equity, access, and opportunity for all persons with disabilities. Experienced staff provide advocacy and direct services to individuals and families across the lifespan and across all disability experiences. Direct services include: advocacy, benefits advisement, housing guidance, peer counseling, Independent Living skills training, equipment loan, and ADA consultation. Our Consumer Directed Personal Assistance (CDPA) service is available for Medicaid eligible individuals who wish to self-direct their home care.
Customized Employment Specialist
About the Position:
This position is part of the Subminimum Wage to Competitive Integrated Employment
(SWTCIE) Program. The individual in this position will increase opportunities for individuals with developmental and or other significant disabilities who are contemplating employment, are employed, or were employed at subminimum wage to assist them with the discovery and delivery of educational, vocational, and employment support programs and resources to obtain competitive integrated employment to help them achieve their desired level of independence.
Education and Training:
Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the essential duties of the position may be substituted.
Specific Duties/Skills:
- Assist consumers in the development of an Independent Living Plan (ILP).
- Document the development and achievement of IL (Independent Living) goals selected by individuals.
- Ability to keep an open mind in learning, practicing and fully adopting the more intensive Customized Employment (CE) service process, including the length of time and performance based mentoring components involved.
- Flexibility in scheduling to accommodate the customized employment process; especially employment support which may entail some after hours/weekend work.
- Maintain consistent contact with consumer and employer and plan regularly scheduled meetings.
- Prepare and maintain employment records, coach employers, renegotiate salary, employment evaluations, promotions, provide benefits advisement, and all aspects of employment support.
- Commitment to develop and maintain vocational/employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities (including individuals with the most significant impact of disability and/or limited to no work history) matching the customer’s unique strengths, abilities, needs, interests, and abilities.
- Collaborate with people with disabilities, the CE Specialist, family members, direct support professionals, VR (Vocational Rehabilitation) staff, extended service providers, and employers
- Meet with consumers in their homes and in the community to provide ongoing support services, set up and training of extended services to ensure long-term employment.
- Conduct and document activities for initial phases and employment phases after on-boarding customized employment.
- Follow the prescribed policies and procedures when implementing (CE) services.
- Participate in (CE) systems analysis, ongoing program evaluation, continuous quality improvement data collection and the provision of information.
- Participate in (CE) mentoring sessions by email, phone, Teams, Zoom, etc. and with their assigned technical assistant for each phase and stage of the (CE) process.
- Register and complete assignments and tasks in the (CE) Mentoring Web Based Platform.
- Record the time it takes to complete identified (CE) task related to training.
- Participate in Customized Employment Community of Practice
- Deliver (CE) Services that meet best practices.
- Obtain and maintains the (CE) Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators Certificate (ACRE)
- Accurately documents consumer services and required paperwork in LICIL’s Electronic Consumer Record (ECR) within two (2) working days of the service
- Attend agency’s in-service training and staff meetings as well as any other agency-related activities as instructed.
- Participate in maintaining a neat, clean, and safe work environment.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Experience:
- Experience with the concepts of Independent Living, consumer control, and a strong commitment to promoting and advocating for the full integration of individuals with disabilities.
- Knowledge of state and local employment policies, practices, laws, and issues impacting people with disabilities strongly
- Knowledge of the State’s employment programs/supports and community resources which can assist people with disabilities in living and working
- Willingness and ability to readily respond to changing circumstances and
- Personal experience with disability a plus
Travel Demands:
Hybrid schedule. Job responsibilities will require the individual to travel throughout Nassau County
Equipment Operated:
Computer/Laptop, Phone, Printer/Copier
Working Environment:
Office is located in Levittown, New York, but job responsibilities require individual to travel.
Number of Employees Directly Supervised: None
Compensation and Benefits:
Salary: $52-$58,450K
Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, 403(b) and generous PTO
Other Information:
LICIL conforms to all laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.
How to apply:
Please send cover letter and resume to: donna@LICILinc.org
Do not send applications by fax. Please use the job title as the email header.
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
Customized Employment Independent Living Specialist
About the Position:
This position is part of the Subminimum Wage to Competitive Integrated Employment
(SWTCIE) Program. The individual in this position will increase opportunities for individuals with developmental and or other significant disabilities who are contemplating employment, are employed, or were employed at subminimum wage to assist them with the discovery and delivery of educational, vocational, and employment support programs and resources to obtain competitive integrated employment to help them achieve their desired level of independence.
Education and Training:
Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the essential duties of the position may be substituted.
Specific Duties/Skills:
- Coordinate and/or perform independent living skills, counseling, and training. Assist participants in developing Independent Living skills (i.e., mobility & orientation, cooking, cleaning, daily household chores, shopping etc.)
- Assist consumers in the development of an Independent Living Plan (ILP).
- Document the development and achievement of IL (Independent Living) goals selected by individuals.
- Ability to keep an open mind in learning, practicing and fully adopting the more intensive Customized Employment (CE) service process, including the length of time and performance based mentoring components involved.
- Flexibility in scheduling to accommodate the customized employment process; especially employment support which may entail some after hours/weekend work.
- Maintain consistent contact with consumer and employer and plan regularly scheduled meetings.
- Prepare and maintain employment records, coach employers, renegotiate salary, employment evaluations, promotions, providing benefit advisement, and all aspects of employment support.
- Commitment to develop and maintain vocational/employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities (including individuals with the most significant impact of disability and/or limited to no work history) — matching the customer’s unique strengths, abilities, needs, interests, and abilities.
- Collaborate with people with disabilities, the CE Specialist, family members, direct support professionals, VR (Vocational Rehabilitation) staff, extended service providers, and employers
- Meet with consumers in their homes and in the community to provide ongoing support services, set up and training of extended services to ensure long-term employment.
- Conduct and document activities for initial phases and employment phases after on-boarding customized employment.
- Follow the prescribed policies and procedures when implementing (CE) services.
- Participate in (CE) systems analysis, ongoing program evaluation, continuous quality improvement data collection and the provision of information.
- Participate in (CE) mentoring sessions by email, phone, Teams, Zoom, etc. and with their assigned technical assistant for each phase and stage of the (CE) process.
- Register and complete assignments and tasks in the (CE) Mentoring Web Based Platform.
- Record the time it takes to complete identified (CE) task related to training.
- Participate in Customized Employment Community of Practice
- Deliver (CE) Services that meet best practices.
- Obtain and maintains the (CE) Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators Certificate (ACRE)
- Accurately documents consumer services and required paperwork in LICIL’s Electronic Consumer Record (ECR) within two (2) working days of the service
- Attend agency’s in-service training and staff meetings as well as any other agency-related activities as instructed.
- Participate in maintaining a neat, clean, and safe work environment.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Experience:
- Experience with the concepts of Independent Living, consumer control, and a strong commitment to promoting and advocating for the full integration of individuals with disabilities.
- Knowledge of state and local employment policies, practices, laws, and issues impacting people with disabilities strongly
- Knowledge of the State’s employment programs/supports and community resources which can assist people with disabilities in living and working
- Willingness and ability to readily respond to changing circumstances and
- Experience with disability a plus
Travel Demands:
Hybrid schedule. Job responsibilities will require the individual to travel throughout Nassau County
Equipment Operated:
Computer/Laptop, Phone, Printer/Copier
Working Environment:
Office is located in Levittown, New York, but job responsibilities require individual to travel.
Number of Employees Directly Supervised: None
Compensation and Benefits:
Salary: $45-$50K
Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, 403(b) and generous PTO
Other Information:
LICIL conforms to all laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.
How to apply:
Please send cover letter and resume to: donna@LICILinc.org
Do not send applications by fax. Please use the job title as the email header.
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
