General Description
Responsible for providing supportive counseling and providing training in independent living skills to residents in the Supportive Housing Program.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide case coordination and community-based support to individuals in supportive housing.
- Conduct client and site visits based on individual needs, at least monthly.
- Teach independent living skills, including budgeting, apartment maintenance, personal care, medication management, transportation, shopping, cooking, and employment/education readiness.
- Develop and monitor Individualized Support Plans in collaboration with clients and treatment teams.
- Coordinate mental health, physical health, substance use, vocational, and community-based services.
- Serve as a liaison between clients, landlords, treatment providers, Health Home services, and community resources.
- Provide counseling, crisis intervention, and support to promote psychiatric stability and prevent homelessness.
- Educate clients on emergency preparedness and apartment/fire safety.
- Support compliance with treatment plans and applicable legal mandates.
- Complete case documentation and reports accurately and on time.
- Participate in supervision, team meetings, and other duties as assigned.
Qualification and Competencies
- High School Diploma plus five years' experience in the Human Services Field OR An Associate's Degree in Human Services plus three years of experience in the Human services field OR Bachelor's degree in Human service related field
- Critical thinking and sound judgment skills are necessary.
- Ability to manage change in a fast-paced growing business environment.
- Computer/office equipment usage
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Demonstrates organizational and communication skills which would enable effective interaction with agency staff, consumers/clients/families, and the community.
Schedule
Location:
- Office: 100 Broadhollow Rd., Farmingdale, NY 11735
- Field: Suffolk County, NY
