Housing Services & Advocacy Coordinator

Concern for Independent Living, Inc.; East Patchogue (NY); On-site; USD 49,500 - 60,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance (80% premium covered)

Voluntary Dental and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Agency Sponsored Retirement Plan

Employee Sponsored 403(b) Plan

Life Insurance Coverage

Paid Time Off Package

Educational Assistance and Scholarship Programs

Licensure Reimbursement

Job summary

A community support organization in East Patchogue is seeking a Service Coordinator responsible for linking clients with community resources and providing daily living skills training. This role offers a salary of $55,000 and a generous benefits package. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 2 years of experience. Excellent communication and judgment skills are required.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in a similar setting or with people with mental illnesses.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to make sound judgments regarding client care.

Responsibilities

• Provide linkages with community resources for clients.
• Develop quarterly goal plans and functional assessments.
• Provide individual counseling and daily living skills training.
• Perform monthly fire safety inspections.

Skills

Communication skills

Judgment skills

Counseling skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Rehabilitation, Social Work

Job description

About the Organization Concern Housing is a non-profit agency committed to helping individuals and families to live in the community with dignity and enhanced opportunities through the provision of housing and support services. We are one of the largest housing agencies of this kind in New York State, currently serving approximately 1,300 individuals and families in over 240 locations. Concern offers a variety of housing options with individualized support services designed to support personal growth and independence. Our workplace culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding innovative ideas. Diversity at our agency means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person's talent and strengths.

Position Senior Service Coordinator

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Location East Patchogue, NY

Days/Hours

Description

Concern Housing is seeking a Service Coordinator to be responsible for assisting supportive tenants with successful community integration by using a person-centered, strength-based approach to facilitate linkages with community resources, provide individualized counseling and support, and ensure appropriate documentation and compliance with program requirements. The Service Coordinator is an essential resource and advocate for special needs tenants.

Days/Hours:Monday - Friday; 8am - 4pm

Responsibilities Include but are not limited to:

• Facilitate supportive tenants’ linkage with chosen support services available in the community (e.g., care coordination, outpatient behavioral and physical health services, dual recovery supports, vocational services and opportunities, entitlements and financial assistance and peer supports)
• Employ a person-centered, strength-based approach to solicit interests, aspirations, and preferences toward the development of quarterly Support Plans, Functional Assessments, and Support Plan Reviews. Meeting with residents to develop skills and review progress. Responsible for all documentation required for resident record (e.g., progress notes, discharge plans, etc.)
• Provide individual counseling and support services to help promote skill development and tenant growth, including wellness self-management, medication self-sufficiency, housing readiness and financial competency
• Employ a harm reduction approach to improve successful health care outcomes and monitor progress toward triple aim
• Provide supports to ensure availability of full range of housing services, including maintenance issues
• Attendance at weekly supervision and staff meetings
• Other duties as assigned by the Program Director or Supervisor
• Remain current with all Agency required compliance documents and trainings

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Rehabilitation, Social Work or other related mental health discipline, plus 2 years’ experience working in a similar setting and/or working with people with mental illnesses. The individual in this position must have good verbal and written communication skills as well as the ability to make sound judgments regarding client care.

Concern Housing offers a generous benefit package which includes; Medical Insurance (Agency pays 80% of the premium), Affordable Voluntary Dental and Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Agency Sponsored Retirement Plan, Employee Sponsored 403(b) Retirement Plan, Agency Sponsored Life Insurance Coverage and an Excellent Paid Time Off Package. Concern encourages employee growth, offering Educational Assistance and Scholarship Programs, Licensure Reimbursement and Possible Internship/Clinical Supervision. Referral Bonuses are also available!

Salary: $55,000/yr

Position Requirements

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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