or Skilled Nursing Facility.
4. Assist eligible RTH Housing participants through all steps necessary for enrollment, including collecting and
completing required program documentation, filling out housing applications, obtaining household goods and/or
support for moving expenses, arranging unit inspections, etc.
5. Review referrals sent by Open Doors Transition Specialists and make assignments.
6. Assist RTH participants with identifying individualized goals and develop and implement an Individualized Service
Plan (ISP), in collaboration with transition specialists, service coordinators (SC), Nursing Home Discharge Planners,
Care Managers (CM), natural supports, and/or advocates, as appropriate.
7. Identify landlords, public housing, and private housing in the region which may be suitable for individuals enrolled in
the RTH program in the future.
8. Work with participants and/or their transition specialists, service coordinators (SC), Nursing Home Discharge
Planners, Care Managers (CM), natural supports, and/or advocates to ensure adequate supports are in place for a
successful transition to stable housing.
9. Conduct outreach to community organizations, housing providers, nursing homes, and other stakeholders to expand
housing opportunities and promote awareness of the RTH program.
10. Maintain a registry of available housing in the region, including degree of accessibility, location, proximity to services,
and rental costs.
11. Other housing tasks related to the RTH program.
12. Serve as the primary point of contact between STIC and New York Association on Independent Living (NYAIL)
for regional RTH program matters, ensuring timely submission of reports, data, and updates.
13. Complete all required RTH and IL paperwork and utilize the NYAIL Database to provide information about
contacts, participant needs and services provided.
14. Comply with all STIC policies and procedures, as well as applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
15. Collect and maintain all required statistical and other data and prepare reports within established timeframes.
16. Attend all mandatory agency and departmental trainings, meetings, and sign language class and advocacy
groups.
17. Perform all other duties relevant to the position as requested.
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions
- Ability to sit/stand throughout day to accomplish job.
- Ability to reach above shoulder level.
- Ability to turn/twist upper body.
- Ability to enter data, notes, and other documentation into a computer.
- Ability to use hand for repetitive action and fine manipulating for the purpose of keyboarding
- Required travel throughout a 12-county service area.
- Occasionally work a flexible schedule that may include early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to the extent required under applicable law to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed, but are not to
be seen as a complete list of responsibilities, duties, skills, required of personnel so classified. Also, they do not
establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the direction of the employer.
I have read and understand the responsibilities outlined in this job description.
Southern Tier Independence Center, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to hire the best qualified
applicant for the position, without regard to: gender; gender identity/expression; sexual orientation; disability; age; race;
color; creed; national origin; pre-disposing genetic characteristics; military, familial, marital or domestic violence
survivor status; pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions; criminal history; or any other protected class included in
applicable local, state or federal laws.
