Independent Living Specialist

WNY Independent Living, Inc. • Buffalo, NY • 6d ago

Buffalo, NY. WNY Independent Living. Independent Living Specialist. FT. Benefits. $40,000-$43,000/Year.

Closing Date: June 20, 2025

DESCRIPTION: This position will coordinate independent living skills, evaluations and training for persons with disabilities. To assist in the personal adjustment of an individuals disability and maximize community participation.

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Coordinate and conduct independent living evaluations for people with disabilities.

Inform individuals about various programs that are available to them and assist them in securing and/or maintaining benefits, such as vocational rehabilitation, social services, Medicare, etc. Document which services were requested and received by individual consumers.

Provide Independent Living (IL) Core services: Peer counseling, Advocacy, Independent Living Skills Training, Transition supports, and information and referral. 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 goals selected by individuals. Provide education and support to family members of individuals with disabilities.

Provide assistance to obtain specialized devices and equipment such as wheelchairs and lifts, assistive technology and equipment. Intervene, at the request of the consumer, in crisis situations between consumer and service programs. Coordinate and conduct home and building architectural barrier consultation utilizing federal and state guidelines on disabilities.

EDUCATION & TRAINING: Associate Degree in Human Services or related field OR Bachelors Degree in Human Services or related field Professional and life experience may be considered in lieu of, in full or part of academic credentials.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE (if required): Must have experience related to disability services. Must have working knowledge of persons with disabilities and state and federal laws pertaining to the rights of persons with disabilities.

SKILLS & ABILITIES: Must have reliable transportation in order to work independently throughout Genesee, Orleans and Wyoming Counties. Must have intermediate level of knowledge of computers including the use if Excel spreadsheets, databases, word processing and networks. Perform in a professional, conscientious, and efficient manner for the purpose of ensuring a better quality of life for persons with disabilities.

SUBMIT RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO: Mail: Human Resources Dept. WNY Independent Living, Inc. 3108 Main St. Buffalo, N.Y. 14214 Email: employment@wnyil.org

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