Housing Specialist

Centralnassau; Plainview (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

403(b) retirement plan

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Employee perks and discounts

Job summary

CN Guidance & Counseling Services in Plainview, NY is seeking a dedicated professional to join the FACT Team, providing community-based, evidence-based treatment and housing/support coordination for adults with severe mental illness. Responsibilities include assisting clients with housing access, linking to benefits, data collection for quality improvement, and coordinating services in office or field settings.

Requires a Bachelor's plus experience in mental health; Masters preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in social work, psychology, rehabilitation counseling or related field required.
• One year experience working in a mental health setting at the Masters or higher level or two years' experience working in a mental health setting at the Bachelors level.

Responsibilities

• Assist FACT Team recipients in obtaining and maintaining adequate housing.
• Must have an understanding of concrete services i.e. Medicaid, Medicare, DSS and SPOA housing.
• Completes referrals and linkage to community benefits, organizations and institutions that will assist the client in completing the stated treatment plan goals.
• Responsible for Quality Improvement, Utilization Review and Performance Improvement activities including but not limited to data collection, analysis of outcome trends, and identification of service provision, which needs improvement, completion of case records and the timely submission of required documentations.
• Plan and coordinate all services, in the office or in the field, which support and supplement the rendering of case management and care coordination services to clients including but not limited to applying for and maintenance of benefits through the Department of Social Services, Social Security Administration, housing applications etc.
• Facilitate sharing of data with the individuals to whom it applies to facilitate partnered decision-making and to keep clients informed of progress.
• Complete QI training during onboarding and participate in QI refresher training as needed.
• Actively engage in agency wide trainings and work groups as well as NYS specific trainings on and for the FACT model.
• Facilitate sharing of data with the individuals to whom it applies to facilitate partnered decision-making and to keep clients informed of progress
• Complete QI Training during onboarding and participate in QI refresher training as needed.
• Ability to cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views and experiences. A Culture that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.
• Adherence to all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for all employees. Demonstrate a commitment to maintaining a safe work environment by following established safety guidelines.
• Health and Safety Awareness: Include any relevant knowledge or experience regarding health and safety protocols to ensure a safe work environment for all employees.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, rehabilitation counseling or related field

Job description

JOB DEFINITION:

The mission of the CN Guidance FACT Team is to deliver comprehensive and effective services to individuals who are diagnosed with severe mental illness and whose needs have not been well met by more traditional service delivery approaches. The FACT Team provides an integrated set of evidenced-based treatment and support services through a highly individualized approach. Services are provided in the community in places and situations where problems arise.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's Degree in social work, psychology, rehabilitation counseling or related field required.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

One year experience working in a mental health setting at the Masters or higher level or two years' experience working in a mental health setting at the Bachelors level.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assist FACT Team recipients in obtaining and maintaining adequate housing
2. Must have an understanding of concrete services i.e. Medicaid, Medicare, DSS and SPOA housing.
3. Completes referrals and linkage to community benefits, organizations and institutions that will assist the client in completing the stated treatment plan goals.
4. Responsible for Quality Improvement, Utilization Review and Performance Improvement activities including but not limited to data collection, analysis of outcome trends, and identification of service provision, which needs improvement, completion of case records and the timely submission of required documentations.
5. Plan and coordinate all services, in the office or in the field, which support and supplement the rendering of case management and care coordination services to clients including but not limited to applying for and maintenance of benefits through the Department of Social Services, Social Security Administration, housing applications etc.
6. Facilitate sharing of data with the individuals to whom it applies to facilitate partnered decision-making and to keep clients informed of progress.
7. Complete QI training during onboarding and participate in QI refresher training as needed.
8. Actively engage in agency wide trainings and work groups as well as NYS specific trainings on and for the FACT model.
9. Facilitate sharing of data with the individuals to whom it applies to facilitate partnered decision-making and to keep clients informed of progress
10. Complete QI Training during onboarding and participate in QI refresher training as needed.
11. Ability to cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views and experiences. A Culture that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.
12. Adherence to all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for all employees. Demonstrate a commitment to maintaining a safe work environment by following established safety guidelines.
13. Health and Safety Awareness: Include any relevant knowledge or experience regarding health and safety protocols to ensure a safe work environment for all employees.
14. Other duties as assigned.

BENEFITS:

We offer an attractive and competitive benefits package for full time employees which includes but not limited to:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• $0 Deductible Platinum Plus Medical Insurance Plan - 90% Employer Provided Benefit
• Flexible Spending Account
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Long Term and Short Term Disability
• Legal Plan
• Dependent Care Expense Account
• Life Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• HRA
• Training programs including a Mentorship program
• Employees may be eligible for Federal/Public Student Loan Forgiveness
• Career growth and Promotional opportunities
• Employee Perks and Discounts to Broadway shows and more

5 Personal Days, 10-20 Vacation Days, 12 Sick Days, 12 Company Paid Holidays-yearly and so much more.

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CN Guidance & Counseling Services, inspires and catalyzes recovery for people living with mental health and substance use conditions through innovative and person-centered integrated clinical treatment, counseling, housing, and support services.

It is the policy of CN Guidance and Counseling Services, Inc. to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. CN Guidance and Counseling Services, Inc. prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.'