LI Homefinder

Specific Responsibilities 

• conduct outreach to recruit potential Family Care providers. Hold information sessions for potential providers
• Conduct home visits to potential providers to determine if the home meets requirements in accordance with 14 NYCRR Section 633.5 (applicant background) and Section 687.4 (certification and recertification) per the Family Care Manual
• Facilitate a statement of the applicants history of employment with: names and addresses of references; summary of applicants education; experience with individuals with a developmental disability; statement or summary of whether or not applicant has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or a felony in any jurisdiction an whether there is a pending criminal charge against the applicant
• Determine the Fiscal Solvency of the applicant without the anticipated money of a prospective Family Care individual. Assess the potential provider's ability to; provide a safe environment for an individual with intellectual/developmental disabilities; provide a family environment with the intent of long term placement; and to provide adaptive equipment as needed. This will also include an assessment of the prospective providers health
• Review the household environment, ensuring that the home is in compliance with the safety requirements put forth in the Family Care Manual
• The Family Care Home Finder will write a home study and will be involved in the certification and recertification process as determined by the Family Care Coordinator. The home finder acts as a direct link between the prospective family care provider and the Agency's assistant director of Family Care
• Serves a member if the Family Care Team

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in health or human service field 
• Experience working with people with developmental disabilities and the OMRDD system preferred
• Valid Driver's license

Relationship with others:

Must have good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to form relationships with prospective Family Care Providers, staff and any outside service provider as necessary\.

In addition, employees need to possess the following characteristics:

• be team players
• have a strong sensitivity to cultural differences present among staff and clients within our organization
• Possess a strong belief in people's ability to grow and change, forge a mutually respectful partnership with persons served and their families