Doors Transition Specialist

Buffalo. WNY Independent Living. Open Doors Transition Specialist. $40,000 - $41,500/year.

Assist 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.

• Receive referrals from the Transition Services Coordinator and ensure 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, provide potential participants with unbiased information regarding available home and community‑based services, participate in discharge planning and coordinate with other relevant social services agencies involved in the discharge and transition‑care of the consumer.
• Develop and facilitate person‑centered plans effective for the 90‑day transition period, secure qualified housing, coordinate home and community‑based services during the transition period and subsequently ensure continuity of services after the 90‑day transition period is completed.
• Collaborate with the consumer, social workers and other supports to determine barriers to community re‑entry.
• Assist in addressing barriers related to medical conditions or counseling needs.
• Ensure all significant consumer data and service provision details are current and accurate, and that they are documented in a timely manner in the WNYIL 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.
• Promote the Good Neighbor program for additional community support.
• Attend agency trainings, department meetings, and other agency‑related activities.
• Participate in maintaining a neat, clean and safe work environment.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Associate Degree related to Human Services

OR

Bachelor's Degree related to Human Services

Professional and life experience may be considered in lieu of, in full or part of academic credentials.

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