Olmstead Housing Specialist Team Leader

About the role

WNY Independent Living, Inc. is seeking an Olmstead Housing Specialist Team Leader in Buffalo, NY.

Responsibilities

• Manage the assignments of Olmstead Housing Subsidy (OHS) consumers for the region to Housing Specialists.
• Ensure coordination and communication between Housing Specialists.
• Identify housing opportunities for individuals who are in need of housing in order to leave a nursing home, as well as for those who have unstable housing after leaving a nursing home.
• Assist eligible OHS participants through all steps necessary for enrollment, including filling out housing applications, obtaining household goods and/or support for moving expenses, arranging unit inspections, etc.
• Work with applicants and/or their Transition Specialist, Service Coordinator (SC), Nursing Home Discharge Planner, Care Manager (CM), natural supports, or advocate in order to ensure that a support services plan is in place for program enrollment.
• Conduct follow-up after subsidy is initiated, including but not limited to, verifying occupancy of unit and continued eligibility for program.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Human Resources/Services or related field OR Bachelors Degree in Human Resources/Services or related field.
• Professional and life experience may be considered in lieu of, in full or part of academic credentials.
• Professional experience in housing, community organizing, Independent Living, long term care, and/or disability rights strongly preferred.
• Associate degree requires two (2) years of work experience related to Human Resources/Services.
• Bachelor's degree requires one (1) year of work experience related to Human Resources/Services.

Qualifications

Submit Resume And Cover Letter To Human Resources Dept. WNY Independent Living, Inc. 3108 Main St. Buffalo, N.Y. 14214 Email: employment@wnyil.org