Open Doors Peer Advocate

Job overview

The Open Doors Peer Advocate role is onsite in Troy, NY, and requires travel across several counties. Compensation is not specified. The Independent Living Center of the Hudson Valley’s Open Doors program supports people transitioning from institutional settings to community living. The advocate guides interested residents through transition planning, shares objective information and personal experience when appropriate, and helps address barriers to community-based services. The role also coordinates with transition specialists and facility professionals to support follow-up and service delivery.

What you'll do

• Accept referrals and arrange meetings with interested residents within ten business days
• provide objective information about home- and community-based services
• share personal experience and support as appropriate
• follow up before transitions and help facilitate service delivery
• maintain relationships with facility and community professionals
• prepare written materials and contact notes
• identify barriers and communicate them to transition specialists
• attend training and meetings.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

open doors peer advocate

troy ny

independent living center of the hudson valley

community transition

peer support

disability services

older adults

home and community-based services

transition planning

nursing home transition

county travel

peer training

referral follow-up

community resources

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Must have experience using home- and community-based services for people with disabilities and seniors or experience in nursing home placement; personal experience with a disability; mandatory peer training; willingness and ability to travel across several counties.

About the employer

Independent Living Center of The Hudson Valley Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities. Sector: 62.