Essential Function
Implement transition support services for youth and young adults ages 14-25 with developmental disabilities eligible through Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) living with their families in isolated rural communities. Help support individuals and families through the OPWDD eligibility process for those that are found not to be eligible for services.
Principal Activities
- Meet Family Support Services grant goals.
- Serve a minimum of 50 individual with a developmental disability eligible under OPWDD in Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, and Allegany County with 3000 service hours yearly.
- Work with local schools and community organizations to identify youth that would benefit from person centered transition planning and effectively interconnect their services without overlap.
- Outreach to the community promoting the program.
- Ensure that documentation is kept in compliance and submitted in a timely manner.
- Able to work independently and be a team player.
- Be accountable for all work-related job duties.
- Refer and link individuals as needed to community organizations as well as their natural supports to create a circle of support.
Job Qualifications
- Degree in Human Services / Education strongly preferred.
- 2 years’ experience in Special Education / Developmental Disabilities population and OPWDD
- Desire and compassionate to work with global perspective/diverse population.
- Valid driver’s license with clean driving record is a MUST.
- Current auto insurance
- Communicates well verbally and in writing
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Maintains a clean and safe working environment
- Must be able to comply with HIPAA requirements
- Must have good listening skills with creativity with great costumer service skills.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
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Experience:
- Relevant: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: On the road