Supportive Housing Services Coordinator

Mental Health Association of Nassau County; Town of Hempstead (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Mental Health Association of Nassau County (MHANC) is hiring a Social Service Coordinator to support the Care Team in the Supportive Housing Program. You will work with adults with mental illness, helping them meet recovery goals and navigate housing needs within Nassau County.

Travel to various locations and collaboration with landlords and treatment teams are required. The role emphasizes crisis management, care coordination, and monthly participant follow-ups, with emphasis on documentation,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a Human Service field.
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• Minimum of 2 years working with individuals diagnosed with a mental illness.

Responsibilities

• Review referrals, schedule screenings, and visit potential residents.
• Maintain waiting lists and liaise with management and housing partners.
• Provide weekly visits initially and monthly contact thereafter with residents.
• Assist residents with daily living skills and linkage to community services.
• Coordinate admissions, housing paperwork, and entitlements.
• Conduct crisis management and coordinate post-discharge care.
• Perform fire safety checks and ensure health and safety across living areas.
• Document in EMR and prepare required reports.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Patience and empathy

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a Human Service field

CPR and First Aid

Tools

MS Word

Basic Internet

Job description

Mental Health Association of Nassau County (MHANC) is hiring a Social Service Coordinator to support the Care Team in the Supportive Housing Program. You will work with adults with mental illness, helping them meet recovery goals and navigate housing needs within Nassau County.

Travel to various locations and collaboration with landlords and treatment teams are required. The role emphasizes crisis management, care coordination, and monthly participant follow-ups, with emphasis on documentation,