ASCEND Mental Wellness · 2 weeks ago
Scattered-Site Supported Housing Specialist
Hudson Falls, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$18/hr - $18/hr
2+ years expASCEND Mental Wellness is dedicated to improving the quality of life for those affected by mental illness. They are seeking a Scattered Site Supported Housing Specialist to assist individuals in maintaining safe and affordable housing in the community.
CommunitiesHealth CareNon Profit
Responsibilities
Participate in implementing program policies, referral and discharge procedures and follow up procedures
Work with the client's families as appropriate
Assist clients with community integration as warranted (i.e.- programs, services, entertainment, socialization, etc.)
Provide informal case management services and advocacy to clients as needed
Maintain records/files in accordance to agency standards
Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings and required in-service training
Facilitate discharge/transition of clients and provide follow-up services to them
Provide behavioral intervention when necessary and work with clients to utilize self-control/improved coping skills in de-escalation
Assist with client moves
Carry a client caseload of 20+
Represent the agency in a positive manner
Assist in certification/re-certification processes as needed
Complete special projects assigned by supervisor
Maintain a safe environment for all clients and staff
Maintain effective communication with other staff members and supervisors
Preserve human dignity and confidentiality of all clients and act in the best interest of those served through the Agency's programs and services
Always assure quality of work
Adhere to all laws and regulations applicable to the Agency's business
Adhere to the Agency's Corporate Compliance Program and established policies and procedures
Always positively represent the Agency within the community
Have adequate computer skills, or more refined for specific job titles
Actively participate in scheduled team/staff meetings as scheduled by supervisor or as indicated by the program's services
Actively participate in Agency sponsored staff development and in-service educational programs as deemed necessary by supervisor, including mandatory training assigned per job title
Should be compassionate and demonstrate a commitment to helping people with mental illness and/or co-occurring disorders
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma, or equivalent, with at least two years' experience working in direct service provision in the human services field
Valid NYS driver's license acceptable to Agency insurance standards
Must be of good character and background and display an affinity for working with people with mental illness and/or co-occurring disorders
Must have the ability to work independently, have good problem-solving skills and have the ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Good listening, writing and verbal skills are required
Comfortable working independently
Benefits
Health and dental insurance
Vacation
Sick/personal time
Holidays
Floating holidays
401(k)
Company
ASCEND Mental Wellness
The Mission of ASCEND Mental Wellness is to encourage and assist individuals in discovering pathways to their optimal mental health and wellness, while supporting hope and awareness of well-being in our community.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Andrea Deepe
CEO at ASCEND Mental Wellness
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