Community Support Specialist

Job Description

Community Support Specialist

Travel between Brooklyn and Staten Island

Caseload of 18 people - under OMH

Hours are 9 - 5

Visiting clients in their apartments

Duties and Responsibilities

• In OMH Supportive Housing Programs, CSS will be responsible for providing Tenancy Supports to individuals enrolled in the program : o Community integration skill-building services : direct training and supports to assist individuals with community integration, including community resource coordination, treatment planning, and rehabilitative independent living skills training to help individuals transitioning into housing o Stabilization services : direct services and supports to assist individuals living in a community setting, including tenancy support planning, rehabilitative independent living skills training, community resources coordination, and crisis planning and intervention to help individuals remain in housing
• Always communicate in a respectful manner with all people including the people we support, supervisors, other valued team members, and members of the community
• Support, attend and participate in all required events / meetings / reviews / committees
• Maintain the confidentiality of any information relating to individuals and employees of the organization
• Other duties as assigned Education, Work Experience, and Competencies
• Associate Degree in a Human Services field required;Bachelor's degree preferred o Two full years of experience supporting mental health population may substitute for Associate Degree requirement
• Experience working with individuals diagnosed with mental illness and / or substance abuse disorders preferred
• Valid NYS driver's license and satisfy criteria to be a driver for Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment with flexibility, keeping others informed and anticipating needs is essential
• Must be efficient, well organized, and have excellent communication skills Work Environment & Physical Demands In OMH and HUD Supported Housing Programs, MRST and OMH Apartment Treatment.

They will not reimburse for tolls / mileage

Meet Your Recruiter

Debra Spiegel