Transition Specialist

This specialist works directly with customers to meet their needs and get back into the community. This will include in home visits, shopping, contacting community resources, phone calls, data entry, document review, and other duties such as:

• Providing assistance in identifying and securing a safe home in the community
• Providing support in obtaining furnishings, household items, DME and items necessary for transitioning to live independently
• Assistance with finding community resources and supports for HCBS services
• Create a budget with customer of deposits, items needed, monthly rent for a successful move back into the community
• Providing follow up after move is complete: three days after move, 14 days, and 30 days after move
• Coordinate move date: landlord, utilities, HCBS services, deposits, household items, medications, follow up doctors appointment
• Provide training and materials for customers to understand their rights as they leave the nursing home and back into the community

• Must have strong oral and written skills
• Strong customer service skills; able to work with a diverse group of people
• Work independently and also as part of a team
• Posses a strong belief that all people have the same rights and can live independently
• Ability to teach others about their rights and responsibilities
• Willingness to explore resources that are needed for consumer to be independent
• Must have strong oral and written community skills
• Must meet the eligibility requirements of the auto insurance company providing coverage for OCCK vehicles
• Flexible schedule to meet customer needs, home visits and travel required
• Valid Kansas Drives License or have access to transportation