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Form of workCommunity Access, Inc. (CA), founded in 1974, is a progressive not-for-profit organization that expands opportunities for people living with mental health concerns to recover from trauma and discrimination through affordable housing, training, advocacy and healing-focused services. We are built upon the simple truth that people are experts in their own lives. Our programs are spread across 20 locations and include over 1000 units of supportive housing in three boroughs, the Howie The Harp Advocacy Center, ThriveAtWork, Blueprint Supported Education, East Village Access—a PROS program, and a peer-driven Crisis Respite Center.
We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of
HOUSING COUNSELOR
Location: Manhattan, New York
Full time openings available, Wage: $21.93 and an awesome Benefits Package!
Position Overview
TheHousing Counselor has the primary objective to oversee the supervised transitional housing community of residences with mental health concerns and provide support to in the areas of; meal preparation and coordination, medication monitoring, house management, ADL training and coaching, and socialization events.
Essential Position Responsibilities Socialization Events
- In conjunction with the residents, organize socialization events and evening activities.
- Run recreation groups.
ADL Training and Coaching
- One-on-one and group training and coaching on the development of essential life skills with a focus on independent living
Medication Monitoring
- Provide close observation and keep accurate records of residents taking their medications.
- Take responsibility for prompt follow-up with supervisor and service coordinator for any missing/inaccurate recordings in the medication book.
House Management
- Perform room checks.
- Provide hands-on assistance to residents in keeping personal area clean and orderly.
Physical safety and security
- Provide accurate documentation of activity in-house.
- Observe and document residents' interactions; provide interventions, as needed.
Administrative and Clerical
- Answer phones, take messages, and provide routine information about Community Access and its programs. Refer inquiries, and ensure that messages are given to appropriate parties.
Qualifications
Qualified candidates must have a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent (GED); ability to interact with people in a professional and courteous manner; previous experience in customer service and/or residential services, preferred; must be fingerprinted and cleared by the NYS Justice Center; be skilled in conflict mediation/negotiation and have a pro-active approach to problem solving; excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to utilize various computer programs, specifically Microsoft Word and Excel; be creative and flexible.
Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
Interested candidates should apply via www.communityaccess.org/jobs.
Community Access is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V.
Women, People of Color and Members of the LGBT community are strongly encouraged to apply.
CA is committed to the hiring of at least 51% consumer staff, in all of its departments and programs, and at all levels of management.
