Independent Living Specialist
Company: Independent Living Center of The Hudson Valley Inc
Location: Troy
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: The Independent
Living Specialist will work collaboratively with the Olmstead
Housing Subsidy (OHS)/ Rapid Transition Housing Program (RHTP)
Housing Specialist. It is the responsibility of the Independent
Living Specialist to assist individuals in achieving independence
in their chosen communities, with proper support services in place.
In this position the Independent Living Specialist serves as a
liaison connecting individuals to community service providers.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Requirements: Job
Duties : · Responsibility for the establishment and delivery of
Individualized Service Plans (ISP) with a focus on person-centered
planning to meet the needs of RTHP/OHS participants to live
independently, including but not limited to linkages to community
resources, budgeting, transportation, and health care referrals. ·
Conduct homes visits for assessment, implementation, and revisions
of ISPs. · Work locally to establish mutual referral systems with
Managed Care Organizations, Performing Provider Systems, hospitals,
nursing homes, service providers, etc. · Collaborate with
applicants and/or their Housing Specialist, Transition Specialist,
Nursing Home Discharge Planner, Care Manager (CM), natural support,
or advocate ensuring a support services plan is in place for
program admission and transition to independent living. · Track and
report on all activities using the statewide project database. ·
Perform other duties and attend trainings as requested.
Qualifications: · Minimum of a Bachelor's degree or an equivalent
combination of education and experience to successfully perform the
essential duties of the position may be substituted. · Experience
with the concepts of Independent Living, consumer control, and a
strong commitment to promoting and advocating for the full
integration of individuals with disabilities. · Experience
transitioning individuals including familiarity with finding
affordable, accessible, integrated housing and the development of
individualized service plans. · Knowledge of state and local
housing policies, practices, laws, and issues impacting seniors and
people with disabilities strongly preferred. · Knowledge of the
State’s Medicaid program and community resources which can assist
people with disabilities in living independently. · Willingness and
ability to readily respond to changing circumstances and
expectations. Essential Functions/Physical Requirements: The Job
Duties are representative of the essential functions of the
position. The physical requirements for this position are those
typically present in normal office environment conditions.
Operational flexibility is required to meet sudden and
unpredictable needs of the program. This position is full time (37
½ hours per week). We offer health insurance, including dental,
paid vacation and sick leave. The Independent Living Center of the
Hudson Valley is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does
not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of
race, creed, color, sex, age, domestic violence victim status,
sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital
status, disability, religion, national origin, or military
service/leave.
Keywords: Independent Living Center of The Hudson Valley Inc, Albany , Independent Living Specialist, Social Services , Troy, New York
