Job Details

Provide information to persons with disabilities on disability-related topics and independent living services.

 Make appropriate referrals to other agencies for services not provided by Guided Steps NY, Inc

Provide intake and assessment services for individuals needing IL services to determine, with the consumer, the services to be provided 

Complete an Independent Living Plan (ILP) for each IL consumer in which the consumer 
determines the goals on which she/he would like to work (or have the consumer sign a waiver declining participation in ILP) 

Provide skills training focusing on goals identified in the ILP 

Maintain consumer service records and follow-up referrals 

Submit required paperwork and data entry on a timely basis according to departmental and agency guidelines 

Provide peer counseling when appropriate or make referrals for the same

 Provide updates on consumers in assigned caseload 

Provide education and advocacy to consumers and/or the community 

Participate in community activities and outreach activities 

Other duties as assigned Guided Steps NY, Inc. Expectations: 

Knowledge of disability issues and understanding/commitment to Independent Living philosophy and consumer direction 

Good communication, interpersonal, organizational and follow-up skills

 Ability to work alone and with others in a team 

Must be on-time and ready to work for scheduled hours 

Ability to work together with individuals with diverse disabilities 

Able to ask for help/guidance when needed 

Maintain strict confidentiality