Regional Resources Development Assistant (RRDA)

WILC/PILS are consumer controlled nonresidential centers for independent living, which provides information and advocacy to persons with disabilities. In addition, WILC/PILS operates a Regional Resources Development Services Program (seven counties). The goal of this Program is to develop home and community-based services and supports needed by individuals and family members who experience a disability.

POSITION: Regional Resources Development Assistant (RRDA)
HOURS: Full time, 35 hours per week, with benefits
RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Review, track and monitor Serious Reportable Incidents and Recordable Incidents for the LHV
2. Tracking documentation in the DOH and Agency database i.e. service plans, team meetings, trainings, outreach, phone contacts;
3. Communicate with applicants and providers when documentation is late or needed
4. Assist in maintaining files on all waiver participants;
5. Provides information and referral to services available to individuals with disabilities in the lower Hudson Valley;
6. Assist with preparation and submission of all reports/surveys and tracking forms;
7. Assist in arranging and providing confirmation of completion for required trainings/workshops for Hudson Valley TBI providers and community;
8. Assist/Conduct eligibility screenings to individuals seeking wavier services in the region as needed
9. Attend required meetings and conferences for DOH waiver and;
10. Conduct any other duty as assigned by Lead RRDS/SR RRDS that will promote and enhance the development of the waiver in the Hudson Valley Region;
QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated abilities in written and oral communication skills
• Ability to use word processing computer programs
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and insurance coverage
• Experience working with people with disabilities a plus.

Send Resume and Cover letter to:
Kara Torrisi
Persons with disabilities, women, and minority individuals are strongly encouraged to apply

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, candidate must also be comfortable working remotely. Any in-office work requires wearing a mask at all times in all common areas and/or whenever in the presence of colleagues.

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

• Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Preferred)
• Data Entry: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Brewster location

Typical start time: 9AM

Typical end time: 5PM

This Job Is:

• A job for which people with disabilities are encouraged to apply
• A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
• A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more
• A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees eligible

Work Remotely: No

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Virtual meetings
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place