Healthy Living Specialist

• Communicate and work collaboratively with Western NY Independent Living (WNYIL) family of agencies to support coordinated service delivery for WNYICC Initiatives.
• Promote and express Independent Living (IL) philosophy.
• Provide in home services to referred consumers.
• Conduct initial screenings using the screening tool for each WNYICC program.
• Provide on going coaching of consumers in accordance to their enrolled program model.
• Ensure services adhere to the evidence-based service models.
• Ensure eligibility of consumers for services. 
• Ensure all services are accurately documented in WNYIL’s Electronic Consumer Record (ECR) within two (2) working days of the date of service. 
• Ensure documentation is entered into WNYICC’s portal according to their processes. 
• Remain knowledgeable in WNYICC service models and the research that demonstrates their effectiveness. 
• Complete training for WNYICC initiatives and act as lead trainer for service delivery.
• Conduct outreach and engagement activities to increase referrals and community supports. 
• Attend Agency’s in-service training and staff meetings as well as any other agency related activities as required. 
• Participate in maintaining a neat, clean and safe work environment.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

• Must possess a Bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas: Child & Family Studies, Community Mental Health, Counseling, Education, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Recreation, Recreation Therapy, Rehabilitation, Social Work, Sociology or Speech and hearing.  

  SKILLS & ABILITIES 

• Comfortable discussing suicidal ideations. 

• Comfortable working with consumers in a variety of settings. 

• Must have a valid driver’s license and vehicle in order to travel to all WNYIL Agencies.  

• Ability to work independently at WNYIL Agencies and off-site visits to provide seamless coordination of services.  

• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, good organization and analytical skills. 

• Must have intermediate level of knowledge of computers including the use of Excel spreadsheets, databases, word processing and networks.  
• Perform in a professional, conscientious, and efficient manner for the purpose of ensuring a better quality of life for persons with disabilities.