Community Support Specialist - Phaxis : Job Details

Community Support Specialist Travel between Brooklyn and Staten IslandCaseload of 18 people - under OMHHours are 9 - 5Visiting clients in their apartmentsDuties 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