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!
Bilingual Mental Health Counselor
The Center for Independence of the Disabled in New York (CIDNY) is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (or candidate with a limited permit) to join our team. The ideal candidate will be fluent in English and Spanish and passionate about supporting victims of crime, individuals with disabilities, and diverse populations.
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HBCI Crisis Interventionist
CINDY is seeking compassionate and skilled mental health clinicians to join CIDNY’s Home Based Crisis Intervention (HBCI) team as Crisis Interventionists. This role provides intensive, short-term, home- and community-based crisis intervention to youth ages 5-20 with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD) and co-occurring mental health needs who are at imminent risk of psychiatric hospitalization.
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Healthcare Advocate / Attorney
The Health Care Advocate / Attorney will assist seniors and people with disabilities as they transition into and navigate Medicaid Managed Long-Term Care (MLTC). Attorney will be part of the Independent Consumer Advocacy Network (ICAN), the New York State Ombuds program for Managed Long-Term Care. The attorney will work with consumers to resolve issues with their MLTC plans.
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NY Connects Benefits Counselor - Bronx
The NY Connects Program provides Information and Assistance and Person-Centered Options Counseling for individuals seeking access to Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS). The Benefits Counselor assists consumers through information and referral services, intake and assessment, benefits eligibility screening, application assistance, and ongoing follow-up. Consumers may also develop person-centered independent living plans that identify goals, action steps, supports, and desired outcomes.
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NY Connects Outreach Specialist
The NY Connects Program provides Information and Assistance and Person-Centered Options Counseling to individuals seeking access to Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS). The Outreach Specialist is responsible for promoting NY Connects services throughout Brooklyn, developing and maintaining relationships with community partners, and strengthening referral networks. This position requires experience in community outreach, delivering presentations, and building effective partnerships among agencies and community organizations.
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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. The Transition Specialist will spend their work time in CIDNY’s Queens, NY office and traveling between boroughs.
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Veteran Direct Care Independent Living Specialist
The Independent Living Specialist will report to the Director of Employment Vocational Rehabilitation Services and will work collaboratively as well with other programs at CIDNY. The Independent Living Specialist’s key role is to assist the Veterans with disabilities who are home bound and their direct care workers to execute activities of daily living tasks (ADL’s). Travel across the boroughs will be required.
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