Transition Coordinator

Job description

Transition Specialist – Part Time

Salary Commensurate with Experience $28.00-$30.00 per hour

GENERAL FUNCTION: The Transition Specialist will be assisting consumers that are at risk of being placed in nursing facilities due to physical or cognitive disabilities or need to transition out of nursing homes, by helping them procure services and benefits needed to remain in their community or transition back into the community.

REPORTS TO: Housing Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identifying services needed by consumers at risk of institutionalization to live in the community.
• Work with individuals to develop an Individualized Service Plan (ISP).
• Establish bi-weekly contact as required by WDOM and grantor to ensure participants have the services need.
• Provide independent living skills training, individual advocacy and other ongoing services as needed.
• Assisting with life skills goals to promote independence in a community setting.
• Required data entry in the grantor’s dashboard and WDOM’s database once intake and documentation of consumers have been completed.
• Ensure deliverables are met as required by grantor requirements and WDOM.
• Collaborate with the applicant’s Discharge Planner, Care Manager and/or Service Coordinator and other institution staff and WDOM staff to ensure services and support are available to serve the individual
• Assisting Consumers with applications for benefit programs.
• Advocating for adequate and timely provision of services.
• Conduct outreach to Community Based Organizations, service providers, and healthcare providers to promote the program and Westchester Disabled on the Move.
• Other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Preferred Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in human services or social services field, or associate degree with two years of relevant experience working in social service field.
• Preferred candidates should have a working knowledge of issues faced by people of all ages who need long-term care services, particularly with those related to nursing home transition, and a deep commitment to person-centered planning and consumer choice or willingness to learn.
• Candidates should have basic knowledge of Medicaid eligibility and coverage,
• Have excellent written and oral communication and organizational skills
• Ability to actively listen and, when appropriate, counsel throughout the transition process.
• Must have time management skills to maintain outreaches, caseload, documentation, and administrative requirements.
• Ability to work well independently as well as part of a team.
• Computer literate on basic Microsoft Programs and Internet search use.
• Respectful of people with a disability, from different cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Bilingual skills preferred. Fluency in a second language a plus.
• Must Own Transportation, have valid driver's license, insurance and the ability to travel in Westchester County. 
• Please put the job title Transition Specialist as email subject. 
• NO TELEPHONE INQUIRIES PLEASE

Email resume and cover letter to [email protected].

Job Type: Part Time

Pay: $28.000-$30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 17.5 hours – Part Time

Schedule:

• 9:00 am -5:00 pm
• 17.5 hours – Part Time

• Monday through Friday

License/Certification- Driver’s License, working vehicle and car insurance is Required

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Commute:

• Yonkers, NY 10701 (Required) and Westchester County

Ability to Relocate:

• Yonkers, NY 10701: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person (NO REMOTE)