BASIC FUNCTION:
This role will outreach to people with disabilities living in nursing facilities (NF) to tell them about their right to seek transition services under the Colbert Consent Decree. In addition, this role will educate consumers about resources available to them to transition, offer pre-transition support and education, and conduct post transition home visits for 18 months.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
BA/BS and/or education/training in services available for people with disabilities preferred. Computer skills required: Data Entry, Microsoft Office Programs or equivalent.
EXPERIENCE:
Experience (personal or professional) working with people with disabilities and first hand knowledge of disability required. Ability to interact with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders. Strong communication skills, exceptional customer service, and proven ability to connect with a wide range of individuals; Individuals with lived recovery experience and/or individuals who have successfully transitioned from a SMHRF or NF to a Community-Based Setting are highly encouraged to apply.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to travel throughout Cook County. Applicants with driver’s license and a vehicle preferred.
EQUIPMENT OPERATED: Computers, Copy machine.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Time will be spent in NFs, in the community, conducting home visits, in the office, and working from home per Access Living hybrid work model. Office area is a shared workspace divided by cubicles. Verbal communication can be heard from other staff in adjoining cubicles.
SUPERVISED BY: Supervisor of Colbert Engagement and Support program
COMPENSATION: $50,000 - $53,000
CONTACT: Katie Blank kblank@accessliving.org and Tim Pagani tpagani@accessliving.org
BASIC FUNCTION:
This role will outreach to people with disabilities living in nursing facilities (NF) to tell them about their right to seek transition services under the Colbert Consent Decree. In addition, this role will educate consumers…
CONTACT: Katie Blank kblank@accessliving.org and Tim Pagani tpagani@accessliving.org
CONTACT: Katie Blank kblank@accessliving.org and Tim Pagani tpagani@accessliving.org