Mental Health Housing Specialist (Full-Time)

Mercy Haven, Inc.; Islip Terrace (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Haven, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Housing Specialist to provide essential support to individuals within its supportive housing program. This full-time role involves working closely with residents to develop service plans, assist in securing entitlements, and ensure a clean and safe living environment. If you're passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a committed team, apply now for this rewarding position.

Benefits

Full Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, and Vision.

Generous Paid Time Off policies.

Tuition Reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with severe mental illness preferred.
• Valid NYS Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with the development and implementation of service plans.
• Conduct weekly home visits and provide support to residents in crisis.
• Ensure clean accommodations for new residents.

Skills

Support Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or related field

Job description

Mental Health Housing Specialist (Full-Time)

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Join a Meaningful Profession with Mercy Haven!

Discover the difference between a job and a fulfilling career by becoming a vital part of Mercy Haven's mission. We are dedicated to providing homes and services to diverse populations in crisis, including those living with mental illness, homeless families, veterans, domestic violence victims and the elderly. Recognized as a Newsday Top Workplace on Long Island for three years, we invest in our employees' success and offer an excellent benefits package.

We are currently seeking a passionate individual for the position of Full-Time Mental Health Housing Specialist. In this impactful role, you will be instrumental in providing support to individuals within our supportive housing program.

Position Responsibilities

• With Administrator, assists residents with the development and implementation of a long-range service plans
• Assists in securing and maintaining entitlements: SSI/SSD, PA Medicaid, SNAP, Section 8 housing, etc.
• Conducts weekly home visits and one phone contact with assigned residents and additional support to resident(s) in crisis as needed and provides appropriate documentation of all contact
• Responsible for contact and documentation of such with collateral service providers at least once a month and as needed
• Assesses and provides referrals to residents regarding any unmet service needs
• Attention to providing and modeling the necessary development of ADL skills: budgeting, cooking, household maintenance, personal hygiene, use of public transportation, etc.
• Assists in the transportation of residents to MH programs and events
• Responsible for assuring good relationships with neighbors and the general community
• Ensures that room/apartments are clean for new residents (may include cleaning, moving and setting up)
• Responsible for reporting all housing maintenance issues through the appropriate procedure
• Responsible for the accurate and current maintenance of phone log, in addition to resident records
• Immediately notifies Supervisor of all potential crisis/emergency situations
• Documents all incidents and occurrences
• Conducts resident house meetings, as needed
• Conducts fire drills at each residence bi-monthly
• Responsible for assisting residents at the time of moving in/out
• Meets weekly for supervision
• Reviews residents rent monthly with Supervisor
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and scheduled in-service training and/or additional educational opportunities as well as appropriate agency and interagency meetings
• With Supervisor, responsible for discharge planning of residents
• Acts as task supervisor when interns are assigned to Supported Housing Program
• Responsible for Agency compliance requirements by grants through site visits, data collection, and tracking systems
• Rotation of on-call duties
• Responsible for other related activities
  
  

POSITION RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to: Community Services Coordinator

Supervises: N/A

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalency with experience in human services required
• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or related field preferred
• Experience working with individuals with severe mental illness preferred
• Valid NYS Driver's License with a safe driving record, access to a personal and reliable vehicle
• Physical Requirements: Sits, stands, stoops, squats, walks, and moves intermittently during work hours, may push or pull 10-15 pounds daily, may push or pull up to 50 pounds occasionally, drive agency vehicle
  
  

*Training takes place Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm*

SHIFT: Sunday through Thursday (8:30 am to 4:30 pm), with an on-call availability

PAY RATE: $21.00 per hour

LOCATION: Main Office in Islip Terrace, NY

If you're passionate about making a difference and contributing to our mission, we want to hear from you. Join us at Mercy Haven and be a part of a team dedicated to creating positive change in the lives of those in need. Apply now and make your career as meaningful as our mission!

Benefits Offered

• Full Benefits Package including Medical, Company-Paid Dental and Vision Single Coverage. Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) for medical plan.
• Generous Paid Time Off policies, including vacation and sick time.
• Agency paid Basic Life Insurance. Supplemental Employee, Spouse and Child Life Insurance policies, Long Term Disability (LTD), Short Term Disability (STD), 403(b) Retirement Savings
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Eligible for Alternate Work Schedule based on successful completion of introductory period.
  
  

Learn more at mercyhaven.org!

MERCY HAVEN IS COMMITTED TO A POLICY OF EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND WILL NOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST AN APPLICANT OR EMPLOYEE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, RELIGION, GENETIC PREDISPOSITION, CREED, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ANCESTRY, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, AGE, MARITAL STATUS, VETERAN STATUS, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIM STATUS, DISABILITY OR ANY OTHER PROTECTED CATEGORY UNDER APPLICABLE LAW.

Salary: $21 per hour

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