Careers at RCIL

Description

This position is Per-Diem

Starting Pay Rate: $19.41 per hour

Purpose: The Peer Advocate assists individuals transitioning from institutional settings to the community.

Peer Advocates are divided up into four categories:

• Peer Advocates are people who receive(d) home and community-based services to help them live in the community.
• Peer Advocates with Developmental Disabilities are people who receive(d) services from the Office for People with Development Disabilities.
• Veteran Peer Advocates are veterans and/or military connected individuals with disabilities.
• Family Peer Advocates are family members or loved ones of people who live(d) in an institutional setting.

Job Duties:

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Accept referrals and follow through with the process of guiding interested individuals in institutions to transition into the community, including following up with residents during and after their transition.
• Offer objective information on home-based and community-based services available to residents who are considering transition back to the community
• Share personal experiences as appropriate, provide support, answer questions and concerns and develop a plan for follow up
• Maintain relationships with professionals at local facilities to encourage referrals
• Identify and provide information on barriers that impede transition from institutions to community living and suggest next steps in resolving them.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Good computer skills; able to research and provide objective information
• Ability to work independently, as well as take directions; ability to complete paperwork in a timely manner
• Good interpersonal, communication and active listening skills
• Respectful and comfortable with persons from different cultural and socio-economic backgrounds
• Knowledge of community resources that facilitate transition from institutional to community living and a good understanding of home care and community-based services
• Reliable transportation is needed as travel is required
• Maintain confidentiality of all consumer and work related information

Education and Experience:

• A High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• Successful completion of the mandatory Peer Training
• Experience using home and community-based services for people with disabilities and seniors or have experience in nursing home placement and personal experience with a disability; specific experience with transition from a nursing home

Benefits:

• 401K 6% match
• EAP – Employee Assistance Program - wellbeing services
• NYS paid sick leave

Travel Required: Yes            

Location: Utica, NY

RCIL is a civil rights organization that offers individuals with disabilities a wide range of independent living and advocacy services through the numerous programs we manage. 

RCIL is an equal opportunity employer and it is the policy of RCIL not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.

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