New York Association on Independent Living
Albany, NY
Organization: The New York Association on Independent Living (NYAIL) is a state-wide, non-profit organization, working with Independent Living Centers across the State to eliminate physical, communications, attitudinal, and other barriers for people with disabilities.
Position: Good Neighbor Volunteer Coordinator
NYAIL is seeking a Good Neighbor Volunteer Coordinator to support the implementation of the Good Neighbor Program, a component of the Open Doors Program. Open Doors is a statewide initiative that helps individuals transition from institutional settings to the community.
The Good Neighbor Program connects people with disabilities who need the support of a community member in order to leave the nursing home. Volunteers may act as a backup caregiver. The Volunteer Coordinator plays a key role in recruiting, training, supporting, and monitoring Good Neighbor volunteers across New York State.
This position works collaboratively with the Open Doors team,...