Employment at CIDNY!

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Are you interested in working at an organization led by and for people with disabilities? Do you want to help reduce barriers for people with disabilities and fight for our civil rights? If so, CIDNY might be a good place for you!

ASL Benefits Counselor

The American Sign Language (ASL) benefits counselor will assist consumers with a comprehensive intake, assessment of needs, benefits screening, information and referrals, and ensure appropriate follow-up of services. Although the ASL benefits counselor will work with all consumers, their focus will be on working with deaf and hard of hearing consumers. In addition, individuals will have the opportunity to develop an independent living plan that documents their goals, steps to achieve them, and services that will support them in seeking their goals and outcomes. The ASL benefits counselor will assist individuals in knowing their rights and understanding how to self-advocate. The counselor will engage in advocacy together with and on behalf of consumers, including representation in hearings and appeals.

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Chief Program Officer

CIDNY is seeking an experienced senior manager for a newly created position for an individual with a disability who embodies CIDNY’s mission and is invested in helping CIDNY continue to serve the community and build the disability rights movement. The ideal candidate is an individual with a disability with deep roots in the disability community who has experience overseeing all administrative and operational functions of a non-profit organization as assigned by the Executive Director. The CIDNY Chief Program Officer is a senior leadership and management position. The person will have important internal and external facing responsibilities. The Chief Program Officer will be a critical thinking partner to the Executive Director and will help shape the vision, strategic direction, and the organization’s priority activities. The Chief Program Officer will also help CIDNY deliver on its mission by ensuring that the programmatic work is carried out in a manner consistent with CIDNY’s values and goals.

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LTCOP Ombudsman Advocate-Brooklyn Adult Home/Program Assistant (II)

The LTCOP Ombudsman Advocate/Program Assistant II will support the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program by balancing fieldwork and programmatic system management. This role involves representing the Ombudsman program, managing complaints, coordinating with facilities, and advocating for resident rights. The position will also manage staff schedules, streamline workflows, and handle special projects related to program expansion and data management. The responsibilities will be split 50% between fieldwork and 50% managing program systems, with flexibility based on program needs.

Please click the link for the full job description: LTCOP Ombudsman Advocate-Brooklyn Adult Home/Program Assistant (II)

 

LTCOP Ombudsman Advocate/Brooklyn Nursing Homes

The LTCOP Ombudsman Advocate will represent the program by investigating and resolving complaints related to long-term care facilities. This position requires 3 days a week in the field, making visits to long-term care facilities in Brooklyn, and 2 days a week in the office, supporting the virtual call center. You will advocate for resident rights, provide educational presentations to staff and residents, manage high call volumes, ensure data entry accuracy, and collaborate with volunteers to handle cases effectively.

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OHS Housing Specialist

CIDNY is seeking a Housing Specialist will assist individuals in locating affordable housing options in NYC, helping them understand their rights in getting reasonable accommodations and home modifications, and providing advocacy services in order to resolve current housing issues. The Housing Specialist also provides housing subsidies to individuals transition or diverting from institutional settings in NYC to the community. The housing specialist will also conduct a regular housing workshop and outreach throughout NYC.

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Part Time Open Doors (MFP) Transition Specialist

CIDNY is seeking a Transition Specialist for a new statewide initiative to assist individuals transitioning from institutional settings to the community. The Transition Specialist will facilitate and coordinate for individuals residing in institutions with a comprehensive plan to transition back to living in the community.

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Part-Time Reassurance Counselor

CIDNY seeks a highly effective Reassurance Counselor to provide an active listening ear to our consumers and provide assistance with connection to community resources and services. A Reassurance Counselor must have excellent listening skills as well as excellent communication skills, all the while comprehending what the consumer is trying to convey. Every consumer is to be treated with dignity and respect. A Reassurance Counselor must be knowledgeable and respectful of all disabilities, cultures, and their associated stigma. Reassurance Counselor must have at least 2 years of experience working with the disabled population and no less than two years of experience counseling. A Reassurance Counselor must be open-minded and have flexibility in servicing multicultural consumers, LGBTQ consumers, homeless consumers, and more while providing support and resources.

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Reassurance Counselor

CIDNY seeks a highly effective Reassurance Counselor to provide an active listening ear to our consumers and provide assistance with connection to community resources and services.

Please click the link for the full job description: Reassurance Counselor

 

Transition Specialist

CIDNY is seeking a Transition Specialist for a new statewide initiative to assist individuals transitioning from institutional settings to the community. The Transition Specialist will facilitate and coordinate for individuals residing in institutions with a comprehensive plan to transition back to living in the community.

Please click the link for the full job description: Transition Specialist