Nursing Home Transition (NHT) / Independent Living (IL) Specialist

$34,320 - $34,320/Yr

Utah Independent Living Center - South Salt Lake, UT

Full-time - Entry Level

South Salt Lake, UT

Social Assistance

About the position

The Nursing Home Transition (NHT) / Independent Living (IL) Specialist at the Utah Independent Living Center (UILC) is responsible for assisting adults with disabilities who are either living in nursing facilities or at risk of moving to one. The role focuses on empowering individuals to achieve independence in the community by providing necessary resources, support, and skills training. This position requires outreach, assessment, advocacy, and collaboration with various community services to facilitate a smooth transition to independent living.

Responsibilities

• Perform outreach, intake, and needs assessment of people with disabilities living in nursing facilities and other community locations to determine eligibility for UILC services.
• Assist individuals with goal development and identification of resources/supports to be able to move out of a nursing facility into the community or maintain/improve their independence in the community.
• Provide information and referral services to consumers and assist them as needed to access community services, i.e. Medicaid waivers, housing vouchers, etc.
• Travel to community locations, if needed, to provide services to individuals with significant disabilities, including teaching independent living skills in the most effective environment, i.e. nursing home, apartment, etc.
• Advocate for consumers both individually and as a group.
• Participate in activities educating the public about people with disabilities and UILC services, be involved on board and committees, and attend information fairs and other related activities.
• Maintain individual service plans on consumers and other records necessary to provide and document services (intakes, individual plans, correspondence, referrals, etc.).
• Enter consumer information and services provided into a computer database for reporting purposes and compile information needed for reports.
• Interact with consumers in a professional manner with respect for their rights and maintain strict adherence to the Independence Living philosophy and agency policies.
• Attend staff training and meetings as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor and/or Executive Director.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Be a High School Graduate
• One year experience working with people with disabilities
• Must have valid driver's license and a good driving record
• Must be able to pass a background check

Nice-to-haves

• Preference will be given to qualified individuals who have personal experience with a disability
• Computer experience with Windows and Microsoft programs helpful
• Other language skills (Spanish, ASL, etc) a plus

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance