Developmental Disabilities Unit Liaison
Core
Liaison role connecting City agencies, community organizations, and families to ensure timely access to physical, developmental, and mental health services for children with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD) in foster care.
Role type
Community Assistant (Liaison)
Builds
Community-based service referrals, eligibility navigation, and resource coordination for I/DD populations
Domain
Child welfare, developmental disabilities, public health
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
liaison coordination, community outreach, resource directory management, referral packet preparation, database maintenance, eligibility review assistance, technical assistance for enrollment
Preferred skills
knowledge of NYC DOE and NYC H+H systems, familiarity with OPWDD eligibility requirements
Technologies
electronic records systems, community service databases
Responsibilities
Perform liaison functions between City agencies and community organizations; participate in meetings regarding I/DD eligibility and service planning; assist in community outreach and represent ACS at conferences; maintain resource directories and databases of awaiting services; review clinical documents and assemble referral packets for OPWDD; refer individuals for psychological evaluations; assist with 'Age-Out' referral submissions
Seniority
Entry-level, no formal experience required