Community Support Specialist

Phaxis

OLD BETHPAGE, NY

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$21
SKILLS
CSS (Cascading Style Sheet), Communication Skills, Community Support, Crisis Intervention, Driver's License, Organizational Skills, Physical Demands, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Team Player
LOCATION
OLD BETHPAGE, NY
POSTED
30+ days ago
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: 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

About the Company

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Phaxis

We stand for PERSEVERANCE, as we refuse to quit when the journey gets tough. Your gold is our mission, and we search day and night to find it.
COMPANY SIZE
50 to 99 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2002
WEBSITE
https://phaxis.com/