NY Connects Independent Living Outreach

Buffalo, NY. WNY Independent Living. NY Connects Independent Living Outreach Specialist. FT. Benefits. $40,000-$42,000/Year. Closing Date: October 19, 2026 Description Work with the NY Connects Team in participating county(s) to connect aging or disabled individuals and their families to established support programs, critical pathways to providers to help facilitate access to needed home and community-based supports and services and streamline access to public benefits and application assistance. Specific Duties & Responsibilities Assist in identifying new resources to be included in the NY Connects Long Term Support Services (LTSS) Resource Directory. Implement and adhere to the Administration of Community Living (ACL) National Standard on Options Counseling. Participate in all necessary cross-agency trainings and document all attendances with NY Connects Regional Coordinator. Work in collaboration with the Specialized NY Connects standards to assist aging, people with disabilities and their caregivers. Provide unbiased information and assistance and screen for NY Connects contacts, including walk-ins and off-site visits. Provide barrier-free access to services that accommodate people with special needs and access for individuals who speak languages other than English. Learn and utilize the screen to collect prescribed information to link individuals and caregivers to appropriate resources and services. Collaborate with critical pathways to support transitions and linkages to long-term services and supports upon discharge. Education & Training Within four (4) weeks of completion of orientation, the candidate must complete training and participate in the state-mandated Information and Assistance Training. Upon completion of orientation, the candidate must complete training and participate in the state-mandated Person-Centered Assistance/Options Counseling training when offered by the NYSOFA. Associate Degree in a related human services field OR Bachelors Degree in a 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) Associate Degree requires four (4) years experience in a related Human Services field. Bachelors Degree requires two (2) years experience in a related Human Services Field. Selected candidate should possess knowledge of persons with disabilities, as well as federal and state laws pertaining to the rights of persons with disabilities. Submit Resume And Cover Letter To Human Resources Dept. WNY Independent Living, Inc. 3108 Main St. Buffalo, N.Y. 14214 Email: employment@wnyil.org