Placement Specialist (Special Needs) - Non Profit - AHRC NYC : Job Details

AHRC New York City is a family governed organization that envisions a socially just world where the power of difference is embraced. We advocate for people who are neurodiverse to lead full and equitable lives. Generosity guides us as we honor our legacy and continuously grow through a culture where curiosity, creativity, and optimism are valued and celebrated.

AHRC New York City is seeking a Placement Specialist. Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Intake & Enrollment, the Placement Specialist will be responsible for coordinating the enrollment procedure for individual people identified to receive selected services through AHRC NYC. The focus of the position is to promote an efficient entry into services for individuals identified to receive services through AHRC, NYC.

Salary: $40,000 - $45,000 per year plus a comprehensive benefit package. See benefit information below.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Works with Central intake staff to coordinate referrals and admissions into identified services.
• Works with individual and family to facilitate enrollment into selected AHRC, NYC services.
• Schedules and coordinates evaluations needed for OPWDD eligibility determinations.
• Schedules and coordinates meetings between the individual/family to ensure proper benefit coverage as needed for the identified services.
• Reviews all intake material for regulatory and eligibility compliance.
• Works with agency intake staff to ensure enrollment packages are complete and in compliance with OPWDD eligibility standards.
• Works with Care Coordination staff to obtain any needed documentation.
• Submits to local DDROs all eligibility determination information for services as needed.
• Maintains tracking system for all intake referrals.
• Maintains ongoing communication with local DDROs to ensure a positive working relationship and timely completion of intake process.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

There are no direct supervisory responsibilities connected with this position however, the Placement Specialist may be asked to assist in training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work as is applicable to his or her position.

• A Bachelors degree in either education, social work or psychology or 4 to 10 years of related experience is required.
• A strong knowledge of OPWDD eligibility.
• Do you possess expert computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, with particularly strong skills in Excel.

Benefits

• Free Medical Insurance at No Cost to You!(Single & Family plans)
• Paid Training
• Paid time off (sick, personal & vacation)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Savings account
• 403(b) retirement plan
• 403(b) match
• Life insurance
• Employee discount
• Referral program

AHRC New York City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, gender, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, marital status, partnership status, military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, genetic information, or unemployment or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.