August 18, 2005
NYSRA ReSource
For Perspective and
Analysis
The Source of
information for providers of community-based services for people of differing
abilities.
Medicaid
Update
Medicaid
continues to be on the front burners of many entities at virtually every level
of government. Discussion and
developments are continuing in many areas.
NYSRA continues to participate in many of these discussions and monitors
this critically important matter.
Here are
some things to highlight:
Pataki Names Medicaid Inspector
General
Governor
Pataki has named Kimberly O’Connor as the State’s new Medicaid Inspector
General. O’Connor has worked for the
Governor as chief counsel in the office of the Division of Criminal Justice
Services. The new Medicaid IG is
charged with working to overhaul the way the State identifies and deals with
Medicaid fraud. In her new post,
O’Connor is expected to take over some of the oversight of Medicaid practices
from the State Department of Health.
O’Connor is a former prosecutor from Schenectady County.
The Medicaid
Commission was created under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, to advise the
HHS Secretary on ways to modernize the Medicaid. The Commission is to submit
two reports to the Secretary for his consideration and submission to Congress.
By September 1, 2005, the Commission is to provide recommendations on options
to achieve $10 billion in Medicaid savings.
Tell Congress to Protect the
Rehabilitation Community
NYSRA
members should act to inform their Congressional representatives that the
rehabilitation community needs them to go to bat for us.
In the
coming weeks, Congress will be drafting language that may include ways to save
up to $10 billion from the Medicaid program over five years. Let your Members
of Congress know how critical all rehabilitation services are to the health and
independence of the Medicaid recipients you serve and how vital Medicaid
funding is to the work that you do.
Members
also should contact Governor Pataki’s office with the same message opposing the
restructuring or redefinition of rehabilitation services under Medicaid.
Any
members who may need assistance in contacting their representatives or the
Governor’s office may contact NYSRA.
Specifically
being considered is draft language that would prevent habilitation or
maintenance programs from receiving federal Medicaid support under the
rehabilitation benefit by requiring that rehabilitation services demonstrate
“specific, measurable outcomes” that show restoration of function; make
Medicaid the payer of last resort in terms of services by mandating that
Medicaid not cover rehabilitation services if such services are provided by or
are an “administrative function” of any other government program; and only allow Medicaid to cover
rehabilitation services based on a provider fee schedule, versus the reasonable
payment method currently used by many state Medicaid programs, particularly for
services that are not strictly medical in nature.
NYSRA and
its members absolutely support an efficient and effective Medicaid system, but
cutting services and increasing costs to consumers are not sound methods to
achieve those goals.
From the
Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD), a coalition of national
disability organizations, comes the following summary paragraph of excellent
talking points to include in communications with Members of Congress and other
elected officials:
Medicaid
provides health care coverage for about 8 million Americans with disabilities,
offering access to prescription drugs, long-term care, physical therapy, home
health services, medical equipment, communication devices and much more.
Although many people with disabilities receive services via private health
insurance, many others are employed at jobs that don’t offer health benefits
and “individual insurance policies for persons with less-than-perfect health
are usually unaffordable or unavailable,” according to the Kaiser Family
Foundation. Even for those who can get private coverage, plans likely do not
cover all of the services a person with a disability needs. Medicaid is
often the only avenue that allows a disabled person to remain independent.
Medicaid Matters Keeping Dialogue
Open
The
Medicaid Matters New York coalition of organizations has arranged to conduct
phone meetings with two members of the Federal Department of Health and Human
Services Medicaid Commission. The MMNY group will be meeting separately with
Gwen Gillenwater, formerly of the National Council on Independent Living, and
Dr. John Rugge, who represents the National Association of Community Health
Centers.
MMNY also
reports that it is meeting with HHS Region 2 Director Deborah Konopko in New
York to discuss Medicaid waiver issues in New York.
Critical
matters such as Medicaid restructuring are of continuing concern to NYSRA. We urge you to be a part of our internal
policymaking and discussions on these matters by participating in our Divisions
and taking advantage of training sessions offered through the Rehabilitation
Research and Training Institute (RRTI).
News from
State Agencies/NYSRA Advocacy
OMRDD
Extends Deadline
OMRDD has let the DD trade association know that subsequent
to our meeting on August 3, 2005, OMRDD re-evaluated its position to not accept
any Health Insurance initiative surveys from providers after the June 20, 2005
deadline. Our primary concern was the impact that the decision to not accept
the surveys would have on the direct care workers of the late submitting
agencies
.
OMRDD has decided to extend the due date of the survey to
September 1, 2005. Therefore, all surveys submitted on or before September 1,
2005 will be accepted and submitting agencies will be eligible as appropriate,
for health insurance initiative monies.
OMRDD will be mailing a letter out to all providers who have
not yet submitted the survey. If you have any questions, please call Joanne
Howard at (518) 402-4330.
NYSRA Hosts Conference Call
on OMH OISE
On Tuesday 8/16, NYSRA hosted a technical assistance call
for NYSRA MH members to understand the newly announced 18 month transition plan
from Office of Mental Health for Ongoing Integrated Supported Employment
(OISE). OMH has developed a plan to administer the funding for these needed
services. Their actions may involve any or all of the following actions:
-Removing excess capacity from a provider;
-Providing additional capacity to a provider who is
identified for PROS conversion in the county PROS implementation plan that an
agency submitted to OMH
-Transferring OISE capacity from a provider who is not
identified for PROS conversion in your county’s current PROS plan and who
expects to receive intensive slots from VESID to a provider who is identified
fro PROS conversion.
NYSRA has a copy of the full letter. Any member wishing a
copy should just send an email to Stacie Musculino at Stacie@nyrehab.org with your fax
number (we only have a hard copy at this time) and she will gladly send it
along to you!
NYS Office Of Mental Health Announces Assisted Outpatient
Treatment Quality Improvement Initiative
Sharon E. Carpinello, R.N., Ph.D., Commissioner of the New
York State Office of Mental Health announced a quality improvement initiative
focused on the Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) program established under
Kendra’s Law.
A team comprised of quality improvement experts, recipients
of mental health services, family members, county representatives and other
stakeholder groups will be announced in the fall 2005 and will be expected to
meet at least quarterly to review data, issues and outcomes of AOT. Both
individually and as a group, team members will search for opportunities for
innovation as well as areas where improvements can be made.
“Under Governor Pataki’s leadership, the first five years of
AOT demonstrated many positive outcomes,” said Commissioner Carpinello. “We
have seen improved access to mental health services, coordination of service
planning, accountability and collaboration between the mental health and court
systems, and a reduction in hospitalizations and incarcerations. While these
success stories make it clear that Kendra’s Law is working, we also want to
take advantage of all opportunities for improvement. We want to further ensure
that quality gaps are recognized and appropriately addressed, with input from
interested stakeholders.”
Kendra’s Law created a statutory framework for court-ordered
AOT to ensure that individuals with mental illness and a history of
hospitalizations or violence participate in community-based services
appropriate to their needs. The law was named in memory of Kendra Webdale, a
young woman who died in January 1999 after being pushed in front of a New York
City subway train by a man with a history of mental illness and
hospitalizations. Webdal’s family is in full support of the initiative.
Did You Know?
US Census estimates 2
in every 7 families report having at
least one member with a disability!
Federal
Update
New Freedom Initiative Medicaid
Demonstrations Act
Courtesy Marc Kilmer, ACCESS - On Friday, August 5, HHS Secretary
Mike Leavitt sent to Capitol Hill a draft version of the New Freedom
Initiative Medicaid Demonstrations Act of 2005. This bill would establish
seven Medicaid demonstration programs similar to the ones discussed in the
President’s budget this year:
Respite Caregivers for Adults — a ten-year demonstration project
that would enable states to test the effectiveness of respite care in
permitting some elderly and disabled Medicaid beneficiaries to remain in their
homes and communities. These respite care givers would give temporary relief to
family and other caregivers. It is hoped this would preclude the need to
institutionalize some Medicaid beneficiaries. It would cost $449 million over
ten years.
Respite for Caregivers of Children with Substantial Disabilities — a ten-year program similar to the
program described above, but for children with disabilities. It would cost $118
over ten years.
Home and Community-based Alternative to Psychiatric
Residential Treatment Facilities for Children — a ten-year demonstration program that would allow
states to set up home and community-based alternatives to psychiatric
residential treatment for children. The hope is that this would be more
cost-effective than institutional care. It would cost $504 million over ten years.
Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Initiative — a five-year initiative for states
to rebalance their long-term care systems to offer individuals residing in
institutions more choice over whether to live in a community setting and reduce
the reliance on institutions while increasing community-based options. In order
to do this, the federal government would pay 100% of a state’s Medicaid costs
for a Medicaid recipient in the first year that person moves from an
institution to community-based care. It would cost $1.75 billion over five
years.
Presumptive Eligibility for Certain Elderly and Disabled
Person — this would
give states the option of providing individuals with home and community-based
services for up to ninety days while their eligibility for Medicaid is being
determined. The federal government would pay for the first ninety days of
community services regardless of whether or not the person is ultimately deemed
Medicaid eligible.
Medicaid Eligibility of a Spouse of an Individual who
performs Substantial Gainful Activity Despite Severe Medical Impairment — this would continue Medicaid
eligibility for spouses of people with disabilities who return to work. It
would cost $102 million over five years.
This bill will need to be introduced by a Senator or House
member. It is unclear exactly who will do this once Congress returns from its
recess in September. It is also unclear where money will be found to pay for
these new initiatives. Most likely House and Senate leadership will demand that
this new spending be offset by reductions in current Medicaid spending.
ACCSES will continue to monitor this bill and will update
you when any action is taken on it.
One-Third of U.S. Troops From Iraq Have Mental
Health Problems
A new Pentagon survey finds that 30 percent of U.S. troops
returning from Iraq developed mental health problems within three or four
months of coming home, the Army’s surgeon general said Thursday.
The mental disorders include anxiety, depression,
nightmares, anger, and an inability to concentrate, the Associated Press
reported. A smaller group has been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress
disorder (PTSD), characterized by more severe forms of many of these same
symptoms.
Earlier surveys have found 3 percent to 5 percent of Iraq
veterans were diagnosed with a significant mental health issue immediately
after they left the war zone, the AP reported. The Army only now has
begun evaluating veterans three to six months after they leave combat.
Only about 5 percent of troops returning from combat
actually have PTSD, though significantly more have problems adjusting, an Army
spokesman told the wire service.
Statement
of Solidarity on 15th Anniversary
of Americans
with Disabilities Act
NYSRA has joined organizations from throughout the nation in
a statement of solidarity on the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities
Act. Fifteen years ago, with bipartisan
support in Congress and broad endorsements from the civil rights coalition,
President George H. W. Bush signed into law the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA), calling for the “shameful wall of exclusion” to come tumbling down. As
we mark this significant anniversary, we celebrate improvements in access to
polling places and the secret ballot, government services and programs, transportation,
public places, communication and information technology. Parents pushing
strollers, workers delivering packages, and travelers pulling roller bags have
grown accustomed to curb cuts, ramps, and other accessibility features less
common in 1990. Our country is more accessible today thanks to the ADA, and all
Americans are better off.
Although substantial progress has been made, we are reminded
every day of the significant remnants of the “shameful wall of exclusion” that
continue to prevent this great country from realizing the full promise of the
ADA.
Widespread social change cannot simply be legislated, and it
will not occur without bold leadership from all sectors of American society.
Public and private employers, in particular, must make a serious, concerted
effort to recruit and advance qualified workers with disabilities within their
labor force. Election officials must take the necessary actions to ensure that
every adult is able to enter his or her polling place and cast a secret and independent
vote. School administrators and university presidents must embrace their
responsibility to deliver a world-class education to all their students. It is time for leaders across
America—business owners, little league coaches, moms and dads, sheriffs and
clergy—to reject exclusion, paternalism, and segregation and to take personal
responsibility for removing barriers to full participation that still exist in
every community in this country.
With the aim of making America work better for everyone, the
following organizations pledge to build on the progress of the last 15 years
and join together to promote the full participation and self-determination of
the more than 50 million U.S. children and adults with disabilities. We believe
that disability is a natural part of the human experience that in no way should
limit the right of all people to make choices, pursue meaningful careers, live
independently, and participate fully in all aspects of society. We encourage
every American to join us in this cause.
State and Local Organizations - New York
Access to Independence of Cortland County, Inc
Action Toward Independence, Inc.
ADA Committee of New York State
AIM Independent Living Center
ARISE
Brain Injury Association, NYS
Catskill Center for Independence
Center for Independence of the Disabled in New York
Cerebral Palsy Associations of New York State
Civil Rights and Disability Law Project,
Albany Law School
Consumer Directed Choices, Inc.
Disabled In Action
Disability Network of New York City
ICD
ilusa.com
Independent Living Center of the Hudson Valley, Inc.
ILUSA
Joint Public Affairs Committee for Older Adults (JPAC)
Legal Services of Central New York, Inc.
Long Island Center for Independent Living, Inc. (LICIL)
Mental Health Association in New York State, Inc.
Mental Patients Liberation Alliance
New York Association on Independent Living, Inc.
New York Association of Psychiatric Rehab Services
New York Association on Independent Living, Inc.
New York State Association of SHHH
New York State Rehabilitation Association
Niagara Frontier Center for Independent Living, Inc.
Northeast ADA & IT Center
NYSID (New York State Institute on Disability, Inc.)
Niagara Frontier Center for Independent Living, Inc.
Northeast ADA & IT Center
Regional Center for
Independent Living (RCIL)
Rose F. Kennedy University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities
Education, Research and Service
Southern Tier Independence Center
Staten Island Center for Independent Living
Suffolk Independent Living Organization (SILO)
The Queens Chapter of SHHH at Lex
Westchester Disabled On the Move Inc.
Westchester Independent Living Center Inc.
Women’s WORLD
Social Service Applicants to
get Faster Decisions!
Out of Washington last came the news
that people seeking disability benefits from Social Security can expect to
spend less time waiting for a decision under changes rolled out Tuesday on the
anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Social Security Commissioner Jo Anne Barnhart said people
who are “clearly” disabled could be approved for benefits in as little as 20
days under the new procedures, which the agency expects to start putting into
action next spring. The rest of the roughly 2 million people who seek
disability benefits each year can expect to spend less time working through the
process for appealing decisions when benefits are denied.
As you all know the Social Security disability insurance
program pays cash assistance to people who cannot work for a year or more
because of a disability. To qualify, an individual must have worked long
enough, paid Social Security taxes and met the criteria for disability
assistance. SSA reports that more than 11 million people, including some family
members of disabled workers, receive benefits.
The key change appears to be new procedures to be
implemented that will screen applicants for cases of clear disability that can
be quickly approved for benefits by a special unit. Then for any other
applicants, it appears that the changes will replace a step that sent cases
back to a state agency for review or in essence a “rubber stamp” since hardly
ever did a state agency deny a claim.
The intent is to have a federal review meaning that
applicants receive a more meaningful reconsideration of their claims more
quickly. The new process also establishes a unit of medical and vocational
experts available to those evaluating disability applications at all stages of
the process. The new procedures are further expedited by their connection to an
electronic system that alleviates the need for Social Security officials to
mail paper files around the country, Barnhart said that process should shrink
about 25 percent.
The Social Security Administration plans to publish proposed
regulations for public comment and then issue final regulations by the end of
the year. Full implementation however will take a couple years yet before it is
practice throughout the country.
Announcements/Opportunities
HUD reopens Section 811 Supportive Housing
for Persons with Disabilities Program
HUD understands that many applicants may have had difficulty
submitting their applications. Therefore, HUD has reopened the Section 811
Program with a new application submission date of September 6, 2005. This is an
electronic application and all applicants must
register at Grants.gov Web site at http://www.grants.gov.
For additional information contact Frank Tolliver, HUD Project Manager at
202-708-3000 or visit http://www.hud.gov/offices/adm/grants/nofa05/reopenings.cfm
Research Project on Dementia and Down Syndrome
The Center on Intellectual Disabilities at the University at
Albany is conducting a research grant through the National Institute on
Disability Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR). The Preparing Community Agencies
For Dementia (PCAD) project looking for caregivers (community agencies and
families) of persons with Down Syndrome to assess caregiving issues and their
impact on the amount and nature of care that people receive as they age. This
research is confidential and will be used to make recommendations to NIDRR on
funding to meet caregiver needs. For more information, or to enroll a
participant contact DiAnn Baxley at the University of Albany at 518-442-3791 or
at dbaxley@albany.edu
World Institute on Disability - Did You Know?
World Institute on Disability (WID)
is a non-profit public policy center dedicated to the promotion of independence
and full inclusion in society of people with disabilities. WID’s Access to
Assets (ATA) program provides training and technical assistance to asset
building and disability organizations seeking to improve the inclusion of
people with disabilities in poverty reduction programs. In addition, ATA
provides information and referral services to individuals with disabilities and
conducts federal and state policy analysis on related issues.
NEW! Toll-Free Technical Assistance
Hotline: 1-866-723-1201
Do you have questions about asset
building strategies or serving people with disabilities? Please contact:
Megan O’Neil
World Institute on Disability
Access to Assets Project Coordinator
EQUITY is a publication of World
Institute on Disability’s Access to Assets Program and is supported by the
Asset Accumulation and Tax Policy Project.
The Asset Accumulation and Tax Policy Project (AATPP.) To subscribe or
unsubscribe to EQUITY, please send an email to equity@wid.org. EQUITY is disseminated in
plain text in an effort to be as accessible as possible to a variety of
audiences.
Some good background information
from WID EQUITY on Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) under HUD. Listed are
resources with appropriate links to more information about this HUD program.
TIP OF THE MONTH:
Family Self-Sufficiency: Disability
Service Providers and Housing Authorities Collaborating to Build Assets for
People with Disabilities
www.wid.org/publications?page=equity&sub=200508&topic=tm
Jeff Lubell supplies a mutually beneficial proposal for disability
organizations providing employment services to form partnerships with public
housing authorities offering HUD’s Family Self-Sufficiency programs.
I have a disability and want to own
my own home. What programs are out there to help?
www.wid.org/publications?page=equity&sub=200508&topic=responds
EQUITY
e-newsletter: Summer 2005
Disability and Asset Building
Communities Working Together
In the Summer EQUITY:
HUD’S Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS)
Program:
Saving for Economic Independence
www.wid.org/publications/?page=equity
FEATURE ARTICLE:
Family Self-Sufficiency: A Key
Asset-Building Opportunity for People with Disabilities
www.wid.org/publications/?page=equity&sub=200508&topic=fa
Jeff Lubell, FSS Partnerships,
provides an overview of the HUD Family Self-Sufficiency Program, which offers
the chance for people with disabilities to obtain employment services and
access a unique savings account to build assets and become economically
self-sufficient.
WID’S Family Self-Sufficiency Fact
Sheet
www.wid.org/publications/?page=equity&sub=200508&topic=ss
The World Institute on Disability’s
Access to Assets program has developed a Question & Answer fact sheet on
the Family Self-Sufficiency program, specifically addressing issues most
relevant for people with disabilities.
*New HUD Publication “
Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities”
July 25, 2005
www.huduser.org/publications/hsgspec/dds.html#2
Visions of the Future: Scott
Batchelar
www.wid.org/publications/?page=equity&sub=200508&topic=profile
Scott Batchelar wants to use his
artistic talent as a photographer to help change people’s perceptions about
people with disabilities. With the help of the Housing Authority of Portland,
OR and their Family Self-Sufficiency program- GOALS- Scott is turning a passion
into profit.
VESID
State Plan Town Meetings Announcement
The New York State
Office of Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities
(VESID) will hold seven public meetings and a virtual public meeting. As part of the State Plan development, VESID
will seek public comment on connecting individuals with disabilities to
employment services and resources that lead to employment. Discussion will focus on career
development, individualized planning of employment goals and use of community
resources. VESID staff will facilitate
the discussion and collect public comment on the State Plan.
In addition to the public meetings,
individual recommendations can be submitted in writing to VESID, VR Policy and
Partnerships Unit-Room 1603 (OCP), NYS Education Department, Albany, NY 12234.
Electronic submission can be sent to VRpolicy@mail.nysed.gov
or through the Virtual Public Meeting, http://discus.nysed.gov/cgi-bin/discus-mando/discus.cgi
(available on September 12, 2005).
September
12, 2005 through November 11, 2005
Virtual
Public Meeting
http://discus.nysed.gov/cgi-bin/discus-mando/discus.cgi
24-hour
access
September
14, 2005
State
Rehab Council (SRC)
Best
Western Sovereign Hotel, Albany
3:00pm–4:30pm
September
22, 2005
NY
Association of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services
Nevele
Grande Resort, Ellenville
11:15am–12:30pm
September
23, 2005
NY
Association on Independent Living Council (NYAIL)
Holiday
Inn Express, Latham
2:00pm–3:30pm
September
26, 2005
New York
State Rehabilitation Association (NYSRA)
The
Desmond, Albany
4:00pm–5:30pm
October
18, 2005
Long
Island Transition
Eastern
Suffolk BOCES, Holbrook
6:00pm–8:00pm
October
25, 2005
New York
ADA Symposium
Oncenter
Complex Convention Center, Syracuse
3:30pm-5:00pm
November
2, 2005
NY Work
Exchange
90 Broad
Street, New York City
2:30pm–4:00pm
The 2006 Paul G. Hearne/AAPD Leadership Awards
Up to two people with disabilities, who are emerging as
leaders in their respective fields, will each receive $10,000 to help them
continue their progress as leaders. They will also have an opportunity to meet
and network with national disability leaders at the AAPD Leadership Gala in
Washington, DC on March 8, 2006. U.S. residents with any type of disability are
eligible to apply.
For this award an emerging leader is defined as someone who
has demonstrated leadership qualities in his/her personal and/or professional
life, and who is just starting to be recognized at a local, regional or
national level. Winners of The 2006 Paul G. Hearne/AAPD Leadership Awards must
demonstrate all of the following:
• Leadership achievements that show a positive
impact on the broad community of people with disabilities or within their area
of disability interest. Connections
they have made between individuals with disabilities and others in their
communities.
• A positive vision for the disability community
and a continuing commitment to their leadership activities.
• The demonstrated ability to collaborate with
other leaders, to follow when necessary, and to cultivate new leaders within
their organizations and communities.
• Potential to contribute at a national level.
To
learn more and obtain an application, please visit the AAPD website: www.aapd.com.
SUBMISSION
DEADLINE: Friday, September 9, 2005 (5:00pm, eastern)
‘Impact Fund’ Launched to Help Nonprofits
Manage Volunteers
The UPS Foundation (NYSE: UPS) and two leading U.S.
companies are joining to launch formally a unique grant-making fund to help
non-profit organizations manage volunteers more effectively.
In development for the past year, “IMPACT: A Fund for Change
Through Volunteerism,” will combine financial resources from The UPS
Foundation, The Home Depot and Capital One Financial. Grants will be made to
both national and local organizations to support projects aimed at improving
the use of volunteers. Organizations will be encouraged to work together to
address challenges in effective volunteer management that in the past they have
tackled alone.
The IMPACT Fund was initially established with a $1 million,
three-year grant from The UPS Foundation. Capital One and The Home Depot then
joined, and the Fund now is recruiting additional local and national funders.
The National Human Services Assembly (NHSA) is providing management and staff
support for the Fund.
“The IMPACT Fund is a new approach for funders interested in
working together,” said Evern Cooper Epps, president of The UPS Foundation.
“Rather than fund organizations to do the same things in isolation, IMPACT is a
vehicle for funders and organizations to forge meaningful partnerships. We seek
to advance the knowledge base of effective volunteer management in a way that
will bring concrete benefits to communities.”
In its initial phase, the IMPACT Fund is working with local
funders in five states and plans to partner to fund several projects by early
fall. Subsequent calls for proposals are expected for both national and local
projects, based on the interest of the participating funders who will work
together to award grants.
Volunteers are a key component to the success of many
organizations but a resource that is not always well managed. In 2004, The UPS
Foundation, the Corporation for National and Community Service and the USA
Freedom Corps unveiled the results of the first-ever national study on
volunteer management capacity, conducted by the Urban Institute.
According to the research, four in five charities were
relying on volunteers but most were struggling with the task of managing
volunteer resources effectively. That research, along with extensive input from
stakeholders, produced a blueprint called From Research to Action.
“Making full use of volunteers holds the key to addressing a
wide range of challenging social issues, from mentoring disadvantaged children
to helping aging Americans remain independent in their own homes,” said David
Eisner, CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service. “We greatly
appreciate the efforts of UPS in establishing the IMPACT Fund and in finding
ways to bridge the gaps in volunteer management systems identified by our
earlier research.”
Funders that are committed to addressing a variety of
community needs also recognize the potential of the IMPACT Fund.
“Capital One is committed to providing opportunities for
children and families in low income communities to reach their full potential. We
achieve results by deploying the company’s financial and human resources in the
community, including the skills and passion of our associates,” agreed Carolyn
Berkowitz, director of philanthropy and community relations for Capital One.
“More than 60 percent of our associates volunteer each year and we understand
the importance of utilizing volunteers effectively. The IMPACT Fund is an
opportunity to strengthen communities by investing in organizations that will
maximize the impact of volunteers.”
Job
Opportunities
Director of Vocational Services - Energetic and Creative individual
with excellent communication skills is needed to oversee and expand our
existing vocational program providing services to developmentally disabled
children and adults. To qualify, you
must have a BA (Masters’ preferred) with 3-5 years related experience. A proven
record in administering Pre-Vocational, Vocational and Supported Employment
opportunities for MR/DD adults and children, along with extensive knowledge of
OMRDD, VESID and DOL regulations is required. Experience in grant/proposal
writing a plus. We offer excellent
benefits with a competitive salary.
FAX: (631)265-6938, Attn. Grace or e-mail: jobs@ddiinfo.org.
Visit us at www.ddiinfo.org.
Developmental Disabilities Institute
Smithtown, Long Island
We welcome diversity in the workplace. EOE
Supportive
Work Coordinator
- COARC is seeking a Supportive Work Coordinator to provide direct supervision
to the Employment Trainers; assist supported employees in the development of
vocational skills/attitudes that facilitate their placement in the local labor
market; implement on-site job training and work adjustment designed to help
employees maintain competitive jobs; insure quality control, efficient job
performance, and job safety; complete record-keeping tasks.
Requires
Associates Degree, Bachelors Degree preferred, plus one year of experience
working with individuals with developmental disabilities. Valid drivers license necessary. Requires
ability to lift and more up to 50
pounds with or without accommodation and assistance. Excellent
communication and organizational skills required.
Apply
to: COARC Employment Recruiter
65 Prospect Avenue
Hudson, NY 12543
EOE
Service
Coordinator - FULL TIME -
COARC is seeking a Service Coordinator to provide case management services to
individuals and their families in accordance with their individual goals and as
defined under Medicaid Service Coordination (MSC), as well as foster community
connections for the individual/family as reflected in the service plan and
manage all recording and reporting requirements.
Associate’s
Degree in health or human services and one year experience working with
individuals with MR/DD or one year experience as a Service Coordinator
required; OR Valid license as a Registered Nurse and one year experience
working with individuals with MR/DD or one year experience as a Service
Coordinator required; OR Master’s degree in health or human services. Valid Driver’s License required. Ability to be certified in SFA, CPR and
COARC Vehicle Driver required.
Apply
to: COARC Employment Recruiter
65 Prospect Avenue
Hudson, NY 12543
EOE
Service
Coordinator - PART TIME - COARC is seeking a Service
Coordinator to provide case management services to individuals and their
families in accordance with their individual goals and as defined under
Medicaid Service Coordination (MSC), as well as foster community connections
for the individual/family as reflected in the service plan and manage all
recording and reporting requirements.
Associate’s
Degree in health or human services and one year experience working with
individuals with MR/DD or one year experience as a Service Coordinator
required; OR Valid license as a Registered Nurse and one year experience
working with individuals with MR/DD or one year experience as a Service
Coordinator required; OR Master’s degree in health or human services. Valid Driver’s License required. Ability to be certified in SFA, CPR and
COARC Vehicle Driver required.
Apply
to: COARC Employment Recruiter
65 Prospect Avenue
Hudson, NY 12543
EOE
Director of VR Services - The Director of VR Services is
responsible for the overall operation and management of the VESID-funded WAT
and SVT Training Programs. Administrative duties include overseeing quality
assurance and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Provide
clinical supervision for instructors, social workers, CRC staff and job
developers.
Additional Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in related field and minimum of 5 years
experience.
How to Apply:
Please fax resume attn. HR at 212-577-5517 or email at lmaliszewska@cgsnyc.org.
Health Advocacy Associate
- The New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) is seeking a Health Advocacy
Associate. This person will administer
the Immigrant Health Access and Advocacy Collaborative and take on a range of
health policy, advocacy, technical assistance and training responsibilities.
Through the Collaborative, immigrant-serving community-based organizations
receive grants to engage in outreach, education, direct client assistance and
systemic advocacy to improve immigrants access to health care and insurance.
The Associate will administer and guide the Collaborative, which also involves
partnerships with legal services organizations. The Health Advocacy Associates
primary roles involve: program coordination; grants management;
capacity-building to grant recipients; advocacy with administrators, public
officials, and the media; policy analysis; and provision of training and
technical assistance.
DEADLINE: APPLY IMMEDIATELY, BUT NO LATER THAN August 15, 2005.
Only Those Offered Interviews Will Be Contacted.
TO APPLY: NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
Mail, fax or e-mail resume, cover letter and salary history to:
Jackie Wong, Office Manager
275 Seventh Avenue, 9th Floor
New York, NY 10001
FAX: (212) 627-9314
E-mail: jwong@thenyic.org
NYSRA and RRTI Calendar
August
2005
August
18
RRTI
Seminar, ‘Reimbursement Essentials for Program Staff’, Depew, NY
September
2005
September
26
RRTI
Board Meeting, Albany
September
27
NYSRA
Board Meeting, Albany
September
26-28
2005
Leadership Training Summit
The
Desmond, Albany, NY
October
2005
October
7
Clinic Services
Committee Meeting, Albany
October
18
Partnerships
with Schools Committee Meeting, Albany
October
19
Deaf/HOH
Division Meeting, Albany
OPTS
Monthly Conference Call
October
20
MH
Division Meeting, Albany
November
2005
November
3
DD
Division Meeting, Albany
November
17
Workcenter
Services Committee Meeting, Albany (AM)
Community Employment Committee Meeting, Albany (PM)
December
2005
December
1
VOC
Division Meeting, Manhattan VESID, NYC
December
7
RRTI
Board Meeting
December
8
NYSRA
Board Meeting
Would you
like to include something in the ReSource? Contact Becky at becky@nyrehab.org
NYSRA/RRTI
155 Washington Avenue
Suite 410
Albany, NY 12210
Phone: (518) 449.2976
Fax: (518) 426.4329