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:
- 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
- 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
- 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