Regional Resources Development Specialist (RRDS)

Westchester Independent Living Center
10 County Center Road, White Plains, NY 10607
Full-time

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Job type

  • Full-time

Shift and schedule

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

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  • 401(k)
  • 403(b)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off

Full job description

WILC/PILS are consumer controlled nonresidential centers for independent living, which provides information and advocacy to persons with disabilities. In addition, WILC/PILS operates a Regional Resources Development Services Program (five boroughs). The goal of this Program is to develop home and community-based services and supports needed by individuals with disabilities, and/or seniors and their family members within the region.

POSITION: Regional Resources Development Specialist (RRDS)

HOURS: Full time, 35 hours per week, with benefits

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assist with the review and tracking of service plans and team meeting packets submitted;
  • Provides information and referral to services available to individuals with disabilities in the NYC Region;
  • Assist with preparation and submission of all reports and tracking forms;
  • May conduct eligibility screenings to individuals seeking wavier services in the region;
  • Maintain files on all waiver participants and providers;
  • Provide technical support by attending team meetings / review plans/ discussing concerns with providers, participants and families;
  • Assist with developing resources and providing information to build the Regions capacity to serve the waiver participants;
  • Assist in arranging the required trainings/workshops for NYC Region providers and community;
  • Attend required meetings and conferences for DOH waiver and;
  • Conduct any other duty as assigned by Lead RRDS/SR RRDS that will promote and enhance the development of the waiver in the NYC Region;

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience
  • Demonstrated abilities in written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to use word processing computer programs
  • Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and insurance coverage
  • Experience working with people with disabilities a plus.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 403(b)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

  • White Plains, NY 10607 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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