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Form of workThe Senior Safety Net (SSN) program will increase access to care and address the broad care needs of seniors in Nassau County. SSN will target older adults 55 years old living in Nassau County that are at risk or have already presented with substance abuse and mental health challenges. SSN staff will conduct outreach and community education to raise awareness of behavioral health issues, dangers of misuse of prescription drugs, alcohol, substances and prevention of scams/fraud in the senior population. The program will offer short term supportive counseling, intensive case management, health education, and peer support through a holistic lens to address key social determinants of health by linking to resources and services.
Responsibilities:
- Provide a peer-to-peer relationship to support individuals in recovery and family members with sustaining recovery and overall wellness so they can achieve their goals with in-person visits at the office, at client's home, or in the community and/or with telehealth services.
- Assist program staff with implementing the client's individualized care plan goals. Utilize program assessment tools to monitor the client's mental health and care needs.
- Provide information and referrals to individuals and families social and recovery support services, counseling, referrals, and linkages to prevention, treatment, and harm reduction services.
- Accompany clients to appointments (DSS, SSA, etc.) as needed to provide support and advocacy. Assist clients with technology and use of tablets purchased by SSN program.
- Prepare and maintain client case records and statistics as required by the standards set by Family and Children's Association/Link-Age and SSN grant guidelines.
- Assist the SSN Outreach Specialist & Counselor with outreach within the community to increase awareness of program and services, provide information and assistance.
- Assume other tasks and responsibilities assigned to support the operations of the program.
- Qualifications and Experience:
- High school diploma or GED.
- NYS Certified Recovery Peer Advocate certification preferred.
- History of working with older adults who have chronic medical conditions or mental health diagnosis.
- Basic Computer Skills
- Bilingual Spanish a plus.
All positions at FCA are filled without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, HIV/AIDS status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. All are encouraged to apply.
