Forensic Supportive Housing Specialist
About The Position
Charles Evans Center (CEC Healthcare) is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Forensic Supportive Housing Specialist for its Supportive Housing Program. The specialist supports individuals with behavioral health challenges and justice-involved backgrounds as they build meaningful lives in the community. Through advocacy, skill-building, care coordination, and supportive services, the specialist helps residents maintain housing stability, achieve personal goals, and strengthen their community connections. The position is based in Glen Cove two days per week and Baldwin three days per week, with regular community-based travel throughout Nassau County. The schedule is full-time, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with flexibility required to meet program needs and participation in an on-call rotation. Compensation is $25.97 per hour for candidates without a bachelor's degree and $28.37 per hour for candidates with a bachelor's degree or higher. Eligible employees receive a benefits package that includes insurance coverage, paid time off, retirement contributions or match, disability coverage, professional development, travel reimbursement, and other benefits.
Requirements
- Associate degree or equivalent college credits.
- Experience working with forensic populations and/or individuals with complex behavioral health needs.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Valid New York State driver's license in good standing with a clean driving record.
- Daily access to a reliable vehicle for work-related travel.
- Ability and willingness to participate in an on-call rotation.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or a related field.
- Experience in supportive housing, case management, care coordination, or community-based services.
- Familiarity with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Responsibilities
- Provide supportive housing services in accordance with OMH regulations and program standards.
- Help residents develop independent living and life-management skills.
- Support residents with housing stability, apartment maintenance, budgeting, and community engagement.
- Conduct assessments and identify areas where additional support and skill development are needed.
- Coordinate services with treatment providers, community agencies, landlords, and other key partners.
- Advocate for residents and assist them in navigating community resources.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation of services and resident progress.
- Provide crisis intervention, problem-solving, and supportive guidance when needed.
- Participate in an on-call rotation to support residents outside regular business hours.
- Travel throughout Nassau County to meet residents in their homes and communities.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Generous paid time off (PTO).
- Paid holidays.
- Retirement plan with employer contributions/match.
- Life insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel.
- Tuition assistance/reimbursement.
- Employee referral program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
