LICIL has current full-time openings within its Rapid Transitions Housing Program. Details are provided below:
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.
Housing Specialist —Rapid Transition Housing Program (RHTP)
About the Position:
This position is part of the Rapid Transition Housing Program (RHTP). The Housing Specialist work collaboratively with the Program RHTP Independent Living (IL) Specialist, as well as other program staff at LICIL. The Housing Specialist’s key role is to Identify independent housing opportunities for unstably housed individuals who are either in an inpatient setting or unstably housed in the community and to assist eligible participants through all steps necessary for enrollment and admission.
Specific Duties/Skills:
- Identify independent housing opportunities for unstably housed individuals who are either in an inpatient setting or unstably housed in the community.
- Assist eligible participants through all steps necessary for enrollment and admission, including: acquiring eligibility documentation, filling out housing applications, obtaining household goods and/or support for moving expenses, completing unit inspections, etc.
- Collaborate with applicants and/or their Independent Living Specialist, Transition Specialist, Service Coordinator (SC), Nursing Home Discharge Planner, Care Manager (CM), natural support, or advocate ensuring a support services plan is in place for program enrollment.
- Conduct follow-up after subsidy is initiated including but not limited to verifying occupancy of unit, continued eligibility for program, and assist in completing energy assistance applications.
- Work to identify landlords, public housing, and private housing in the region which may be suitable for individuals enrolled in the program in the future.
- Maintain a list of available housing in the region, including degree of accessibility, location, proximity to services, and rental costs.
- Attend trainings and perform other duties as requested by the Program Director or the Chief Executive Officer.
- Track and report on all activities using the statewide project database.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the essential duties of the position
- Professional experience in housing, community organizing, Independent Living, long term care, and/or disability rights strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of state and local housing policies, practices, laws and issues impacting seniors and people with disabilities preferred.
- Willingness and ability to readily respond to changing circumstances and expectations.
- 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: $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
Independent Living Specialist (Rapid Transition Housing Program)
About the Position:
The Independent Living (IL) Specialist will work collaboratively with the Rapid Transition Housing Program (RHTP) Housing Specialist, as well as other program staff at LICIL. The IL Specialist’s key role is to assist individuals with disabilities live independently in their communities, with adequate and continuous support in place.
Qualifications:
- 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.
- 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.
- Experience transitioning individuals from institutions to the community including familiarity with finding affordable, accessible, integrated housing and the development of individualized service
- Knowledge of state and local housing policies, practices, laws, and issues impacting seniors and people with disabilities strongly
- Knowledge of the State’s Medicaid program and community resources which can assist people with disabilities in living
- Willingness and ability to readily respond to changing circumstances and
- Personal experience with disability a plus
Specific Duties:
- Responsible for the establishment and delivery of Individualized Service Plans (ISP) with a focus on person-centered planning to meet the needs of RTH program participants to live independently, including but not limited to linkages to community resources, budgeting, transportation, and health care
- Conduct monthly home visits for assessment, implementation, and revisions of
- Work locally to establish mutual referral systems with Managed Care Organizations, Performing Provider Systems, hospitals, nursing homes, service providers,
- Collaborate with applicants and/or their Housing Specialist, Transition Specialist, Nursing Home Discharge Planner, Care Manager (CM), natural support, or advocate to ensure a support services plan is in place for program admission and transition to independent living.
- Track and report on all activities using the statewide project
- Perform other duties and attend training as requested by the Program Director or Executive Director.
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
