Open Doors Transition Specialist

Batavia, NY. WNY Independent Living. Open Doors Transition Specialist.

FT. Benefits. $40,000-$41,500/Annually.

Closing Date: May 21, 2026

DESCRIPTION:

Assists individuals in re-entry from institutional settings to the community. Facilitate and coordinate, for individuals residing in institutions, a comprehensive plan to re-enter the community.

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Receive referrals from the Open Doors Coordinator and ensures the community re-entry process is followed through for each consumer. Provide counseling and information for individuals and families who are considering, or are in the process of, re-entry into the community. Coordinate visits to institutions, provides potential participants with unbiased information regarding available home and community-based services, participates in discharge planning, and coordinates with other relevant social services agencies involved in the discharge and transition-care of the consumer. Develop and facilitates person-centered plans effective for the 90-day transition period, secures qualified housing, coordinates home and community-based services during the transition period, and subsequently ensures continuation of services after the 90-day transition period is completed. Collaborate with the consumer, social worker, and other supports to determine barriers to community re-entry. Assist in addressing barriers related to medical conditions or counseling needs. Ensures all significant consumer data and service provision details are current and accurate, and that they are documented in a timely manner into Western New York Independent Living, Incs (WNYILs) Electronic Consumer Record (ECR), as well as the contracted providers databases. Assist in recruiting Peers to provide support to individuals who are in the process of community re-entry.

EDUCATION & TRAINING:

Associate Degree in related human services field OR Bachelors Degree in related human services field Professional and life-experience may be considered in lieu of, in full or part of academic credentials.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE (if required):

Working knowledge of issues faced by persons of all ages who are in need of long-term services, particularly with those related to nursing home transition. Professional and life experience may be considered in lieu of, in full or part of academic credentials.

Associate degree requires three (1) years of work experience working with community-based, long-term care projects or working with the other comparable work experience in a private setting.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Possess a deep commitment to person-centered planning and consumer choice. Firm understanding of Medicaid eligibility and coverage, as well as 1915c Medicaid waivers. Experience working with individuals with disabilities is preferred. Must have an intermediate level of knowledge of computers, including the use of 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:

Human Resources Dept. WNY Independent Living, Inc. 3108 Main St. Buffalo, N.Y. 14214 Email: [email protected]