Disability Resources Specialist
Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan · New York, NY · 1 mo ago
Management$55–$80/hrPart-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About the role? The posting includes description paragraphs. We need to use for section headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections when posting has real specific content. We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID. Remove boilerplate (EEO etc). Keep substantive info.
We need to parse content:
- Intro paragraph: "The Marlene Meyerson Jewish Community Center Manhattan is looking for an organized and intuitive Disability Resources Specialist to join the team! The Disability Resources Specialist serves as the Jack and Shirley Silver Center for Diverse Abilities (CDA) primary disability benefits and resource navigation specialist, providing individualized guidance and support to individuals with disabilities and their families as they navigate public benefits and disability service systems. This position helps individuals and families understand available supports, navigate complex systems, overcome barriers to access, and make informed decisions about the services and resources that best meet their needs. The Disability Resources Specialist's primary focus is supporting participants and families connected to the MMJCCM / CDA and, as capacity allows, individuals referred through community partners. The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently, building trusting relationships, researching complex questions, and adapting to the evolving needs of the community."
Then description of JCC: "The Marlene Meyerson Jewish Community Center of Manhattan Together with our community, the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan creates a welcoming and vibrant environment where individuals from all walks of life come together to connect, grow, and learn. Rooted in Jewish values, it is a cornerstone of the Upper West Side that provides something for every stage of life through a multifaceted array of offerings, spanning comprehensive children's and family programs, cutting-edge health and wellness, thought-provoking arts and culture, and vital social services. It imagines Jewish life that is inclusive and diverse, creating a supportive space for people of all backgrounds to engage, nurture their well-being, and find a deep sense of belonging."
Then "Who You Are" paragraph: "You are passionate about disability rights, neurodiversity, and expanding access to services for individuals with disabilities and their families. You are a systems thinker who enjoys solving problems, researching answers, and translating complex government programs into clear, practical guidance. You are comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. Most importantly, you are committed to helping individuals and families navigate systems with confidence, compassion, and respect."
Then "Key Responsibilities" list: bullet points (multiple). We'll need
for section headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections when posting has real specific content. We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID. Remove boilerplate (EEO etc). Keep substantive info.
We need to parse content:
- Intro paragraph: "The Marlene Meyerson Jewish Community Center Manhattan is looking for an organized and intuitive Disability Resources Specialist to join the team! The Disability Resources Specialist serves as the Jack and Shirley Silver Center for Diverse Abilities (CDA) primary disability benefits and resource navigation specialist, providing individualized guidance and support to individuals with disabilities and their families as they navigate public benefits and disability service systems. This position helps individuals and families understand available supports, navigate complex systems, overcome barriers to access, and make informed decisions about the services and resources that best meet their needs. The Disability Resources Specialist's primary focus is supporting participants and families connected to the MMJCCM / CDA and, as capacity allows, individuals referred through community partners. The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently, building trusting relationships, researching complex questions, and adapting to the evolving needs of the community."
Then description of JCC: "The Marlene Meyerson Jewish Community Center of Manhattan Together with our community, the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan creates a welcoming and vibrant environment where individuals from all walks of life come together to connect, grow, and learn. Rooted in Jewish values, it is a cornerstone of the Upper West Side that provides something for every stage of life through a multifaceted array of offerings, spanning comprehensive children's and family programs, cutting-edge health and wellness, thought-provoking arts and culture, and vital social services. It imagines Jewish life that is inclusive and diverse, creating a supportive space for people of all backgrounds to engage, nurture their well-being, and find a deep sense of belonging."
Then "Who You Are" paragraph: "You are passionate about disability rights, neurodiversity, and expanding access to services for individuals with disabilities and their families. You are a systems thinker who enjoys solving problems, researching answers, and translating complex government programs into clear, practical guidance. You are comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. Most importantly, you are committed to helping individuals and families navigate systems with confidence, compassion, and respect."
Then "Key Responsibilities" list: bullet points (multiple). We'll need - .
Then note: "Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice." This is boilerplate? Might be considered generic; but it's part of description. Might be considered filler? It's a disclaimer; maybe we can drop as it's not substantive? The instruction: remove duplicated lines, cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate. This is a generic disclaimer; could be considered boilerplate. Safer to drop.
Then Requirements: list bullet points.
Then "Preferred Qualificiations" (typo). We'll treat as Qualifications section.
Then "What We Offer": bullet points.
Then "WORK LOCATION": hybrid remote etc.
Then "SCHEDULE": flexible part-time position.
Then "Compensation": pay range $55-$80 per hour, commensurate with experience. Note: we should not include Pay section if content is just "commensurate with experience" which is placeholder? The rule: never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g. "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD") and never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. Here they do state a pay range: $55-$80 per hour, commensurate with experience. The phrase "commensurate with experience" is filler but they also give a range. Is that acceptable? The rule says never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text. If we include Pay section, we must ensure the content is not just filler. We have a range plus "commensurate with experience". The range is substantive. So we can include Pay section with that sentence.
Schedule: they give "Flexible part-time position. We welcome qualified candidates with limited availability, as well as those interested in a larger ongoing commitment. Hours will be determined based on community need, candidate availability, and organizational priorities." That's substantive; we can include Schedule section.
Benefits: "What We Offer" includes supportive environment, professional development, access to JCC programs, investment in professional development and leadership skills, free fitness membership for pool and health club. That's benefits. So we can include Benefits section.
We also have WORK LOCATION: could be part of Schedule or separate? Not in prescribed headings; we could incorporate into Schedule or maybe as a paragraph under About the role? There's no heading for Work Location. Could add as a paragraph under About the role or maybe under a generic section? The instruction: Use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we should only use those headings. If we have info not fitting those, we can embed in About the role paragraph.
Thus we need sections: About the role (intro + JCC description + Who You Are). Responsibilities (Key Responsibilities). Requirements (Requirements). Qualifications (Preferred Qualifications). Benefits (What We Offer). Pay (Compensation). Schedule (Schedule + maybe location). We'll not include Skills separate unless we have skills list; we have some skills in Requirements but we can keep under Requirements.
We must not repeat job title as heading. Good.
We must preserve ALL substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to keep all details from the posting, except boilerplate removed.
Let's extract substantive content:
Intro paragraphs:
1. "The Marlene Meyerson Jewish Community Center Manhattan is looking for an organized and intuitive Disability Resources Specialist to join the team!" (keep)
2. "The Disability Resources Specialist serves as the Jack and Shirley Silver Center for Diverse Abilities (CDA) primary disability benefits and resource navigation specialist, providing individualized guidance and support to individuals with disabilities and their families as they navigate public benefits and disability service systems." (keep)
3. "This position helps individuals and families understand available supports, navigate complex systems, overcome barriers to access, and make informed decisions about the services and resources that best meet their needs." (keep)
4. "The Disability Resources Specialist's primary focus is supporting participants and families connected to the MMJCCM / CDA and, as capacity allows, individuals referred through community partners." (keep)
5. "The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently, building trusting relationships, researching complex questions, and adapting to the evolving needs of the community." (keep)
JCC description paragraph:
"The Marlene Meyerson Jewish Community Center of Manhattan Together with our community, the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan creates a welcoming and vibrant environment where individuals from all walks of life come together to connect, grow, and learn. Rooted in Jewish values, it is a cornerstone of the Upper West Side that provides something for every stage of life through a multifaceted array of offerings, spanning comprehensive children's and family programs, cutting-edge health and wellness, thought-provoking arts and culture, and vital social services. It imagines Jewish life that is inclusive and diverse, creating a supportive space for people of all backgrounds to engage, nurture their well-being, and find a deep sense of belonging."
We need to ensure spacing; it's a bit run-on but keep as is.
Who You Are paragraph:
"You are passionate about disability rights, neurodiversity, and expanding access to services for individuals with disabilities and their families. You are a systems thinker who enjoys solving problems, researching answers, and translating complex government programs into clear, practical guidance. You are comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. Most importantly, you are committed to helping individuals and families navigate systems with confidence, compassion, and respect."
Key Responsibilities bullet list:
- Provide individualized navigation and guidance to individuals with disabilities and their families regarding OPWDD eligibility, Self-Direction, SSI/SSDI, Medicaid, Medicare, housing resources, work incentives, Supported Decision-Making, guardianship, and related public benefits.
- Meet with individuals and families virtually, by phone, or in person to understand their goals, identify barriers, answer questions, and develop personalized action plans.
- Provide both short-term consultation and ongoing support based on each individual's needs.
- Educate families about Self-Direction and connect them with brokers, Fiscal Intermediaries (FIs), attorneys, and other trusted community partners as appropriate.
- Research complex benefits questions and remain current on changes to disability service systems, public benefits, and community resources.
- Build relationships with referral sources and community partners to increase awareness of the CDA's free Benefits Access service and expand access for individuals and families.
- Maintain accurate documentation of services, referrals, and outcomes while identifying trends that can help strengthen the service and inform future community needs.
- Work independently while collaborating closely with the CDA team to identify emerging needs and opportunities to enhance support for individuals with disabilities and their families.
- Contribute to the development of resource guides, educational materials, webinars, workshops, and community presentations based on community needs and the Coordinator's expertise.
Note: The last bullet mentions "Coordinator's expertise" maybe a typo but keep.
Requirements bullet list:
- Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in Social Work, Public Administration, Rehabilitation Counseling, Special Education, or a related field preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of New York State disability service systems, including OPWDD eligibility, Self-Direction, SSI/SSDI, Medicaid, Medicare, and other public benefit programs.
- Experience helping individuals and families navigate complex public benefit systems.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple families and priorities independently.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Comfortable using technology to document services, manage referrals, and communicate with families.
Preferred Qualifications bullet list:
- Familiarity with transition planning, housing resources, work incentives, guardianship, Supported Decision-Making, and related disability resources.
- Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
- Knowledge of the New York disability services landscape and community-based resources.
What We Offer bullet list:
- Supportive, mission-driven work environment
- Opportunities for professional development and mentorship
- Access to all the JCC's cultural, learning, arts, and film programs
- Investment in professional development and leadership skills
- Free fitness membership for the pool and health club
Note: there is also "Investment in professional development and leadership skills" appears twice? Actually appears in both "Opportunities for professional development and mentorship" and "Investment in professional development and leadership skills". We'll keep both as separate bullets.
Work Location: "Hybrid remote, with the ability to meet with individuals and families and attend meetings at the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan as needed. Our office is located on the Upper West Side."
Schedule: "Flexible part-time position. We welcome qualified candidates with limited availability, as well as those interested in a larger ongoing commitment. Hours will be determined based on community need, candidate availability, and organizational priorities."
Compensation: "This position offers a pay range of $55-$80 per hour, commensurate with experience."
We need to output HTML fragment with sections.
We'll wrap each section in heading then content.
For About the role: combine intro paragraphs, JCC description, Who You Are into maybe multiple
elements.
We must not include any filler like "commensurate with experience" alone; but we have range plus that phrase; it's okay.
We must not include any boilerplate like EEO etc. We removed.
Now produce HTML.
Let's craft:
About the role
The Marlene Meyerson Jewish Community Center Manhattan is looking for an organized and intuitive Disability Resources Specialist to join the team! The Disability Resources Specialist serves as
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we should only use those headings. If we have info not fitting those, we can embed in About the role paragraph.
Thus we need sections: About the role (intro + JCC description + Who You Are). Responsibilities (Key Responsibilities). Requirements (Requirements). Qualifications (Preferred Qualifications). Benefits (What We Offer). Pay (Compensation). Schedule (Schedule + maybe location). We'll not include Skills separate unless we have skills list; we have some skills in Requirements but we can keep under Requirements.
We must not repeat job title as heading. Good.
We must preserve ALL substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to keep all details from the posting, except boilerplate removed.
Let's extract substantive content:
Intro paragraphs:
1. "The Marlene Meyerson Jewish Community Center Manhattan is looking for an organized and intuitive Disability Resources Specialist to join the team!" (keep)
2. "The Disability Resources Specialist serves as the Jack and Shirley Silver Center for Diverse Abilities (CDA) primary disability benefits and resource navigation specialist, providing individualized guidance and support to individuals with disabilities and their families as they navigate public benefits and disability service systems." (keep)
3. "This position helps individuals and families understand available supports, navigate complex systems, overcome barriers to access, and make informed decisions about the services and resources that best meet their needs." (keep)
4. "The Disability Resources Specialist's primary focus is supporting participants and families connected to the MMJCCM / CDA and, as capacity allows, individuals referred through community partners." (keep)
5. "The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently, building trusting relationships, researching complex questions, and adapting to the evolving needs of the community." (keep)
JCC description paragraph:
"The Marlene Meyerson Jewish Community Center of Manhattan Together with our community, the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan creates a welcoming and vibrant environment where individuals from all walks of life come together to connect, grow, and learn. Rooted in Jewish values, it is a cornerstone of the Upper West Side that provides something for every stage of life through a multifaceted array of offerings, spanning comprehensive children's and family programs, cutting-edge health and wellness, thought-provoking arts and culture, and vital social services. It imagines Jewish life that is inclusive and diverse, creating a supportive space for people of all backgrounds to engage, nurture their well-being, and find a deep sense of belonging."
We need to ensure spacing; it's a bit run-on but keep as is.
Who You Are paragraph:
"You are passionate about disability rights, neurodiversity, and expanding access to services for individuals with disabilities and their families. You are a systems thinker who enjoys solving problems, researching answers, and translating complex government programs into clear, practical guidance. You are comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. Most importantly, you are committed to helping individuals and families navigate systems with confidence, compassion, and respect."
Key Responsibilities bullet list:
- Provide individualized navigation and guidance to individuals with disabilities and their families regarding OPWDD eligibility, Self-Direction, SSI/SSDI, Medicaid, Medicare, housing resources, work incentives, Supported Decision-Making, guardianship, and related public benefits.
- Meet with individuals and families virtually, by phone, or in person to understand their goals, identify barriers, answer questions, and develop personalized action plans.
- Provide both short-term consultation and ongoing support based on each individual's needs.
- Educate families about Self-Direction and connect them with brokers, Fiscal Intermediaries (FIs), attorneys, and other trusted community partners as appropriate.
- Research complex benefits questions and remain current on changes to disability service systems, public benefits, and community resources.
- Build relationships with referral sources and community partners to increase awareness of the CDA's free Benefits Access service and expand access for individuals and families.
- Maintain accurate documentation of services, referrals, and outcomes while identifying trends that can help strengthen the service and inform future community needs.
- Work independently while collaborating closely with the CDA team to identify emerging needs and opportunities to enhance support for individuals with disabilities and their families.
- Contribute to the development of resource guides, educational materials, webinars, workshops, and community presentations based on community needs and the Coordinator's expertise.
Note: The last bullet mentions "Coordinator's expertise" maybe a typo but keep.
Requirements bullet list:
- Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in Social Work, Public Administration, Rehabilitation Counseling, Special Education, or a related field preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of New York State disability service systems, including OPWDD eligibility, Self-Direction, SSI/SSDI, Medicaid, Medicare, and other public benefit programs.
- Experience helping individuals and families navigate complex public benefit systems.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple families and priorities independently.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Comfortable using technology to document services, manage referrals, and communicate with families.
Preferred Qualifications bullet list:
- Familiarity with transition planning, housing resources, work incentives, guardianship, Supported Decision-Making, and related disability resources.
- Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
- Knowledge of the New York disability services landscape and community-based resources.
What We Offer bullet list:
- Supportive, mission-driven work environment
- Opportunities for professional development and mentorship
- Access to all the JCC's cultural, learning, arts, and film programs
- Investment in professional development and leadership skills
- Free fitness membership for the pool and health club
Note: there is also "Investment in professional development and leadership skills" appears twice? Actually appears in both "Opportunities for professional development and mentorship" and "Investment in professional development and leadership skills". We'll keep both as separate bullets.
Work Location: "Hybrid remote, with the ability to meet with individuals and families and attend meetings at the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan as needed. Our office is located on the Upper West Side."
Schedule: "Flexible part-time position. We welcome qualified candidates with limited availability, as well as those interested in a larger ongoing commitment. Hours will be determined based on community need, candidate availability, and organizational priorities."
Compensation: "This position offers a pay range of $55-$80 per hour, commensurate with experience."
We need to output HTML fragment with sections.
We'll wrap each section in heading then content.
For About the role: combine intro paragraphs, JCC description, Who You Are into maybe multiple
elements. We must not include any filler like "commensurate with experience" alone; but we have range plus that phrase; it's okay. We must not include any boilerplate like EEO etc. We removed. Now produce HTML. Let's craft:
About the role
The Marlene Meyerson Jewish Community Center Manhattan is looking for an organized and intuitive Disability Resources Specialist to join the team! The Disability Resources Specialist serves as