Harm Reduction Specialist (107th Street)
About The Position
The Goddard Riverside Community Center (Goddard Riverside) and the Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center (Isaacs Center) are well-established Manhattan community-based agencies that support services to approximately 30,000 New Yorkers. We are two of New York City’s leading human services organizations meeting the needs of children, youth and families, homeless individuals, and older adults through-out Manhattan and New York City. We work every day for a fair and just society where all people have the opportunity to make choices that lead to better lives for themselves and their families. The Isaacs Center focuses primarily on the needs of children and low-income families, out-of-school and out-of-work youth, and aging New Yorkers. We operate at community centers located in the neighborhoods of East Harlem and Yorkville, and seek to deliver programs that are impactful, innovative, and intergenerational. Stephen Russo Residence (W 107th Street), is a permanent supportive housing residence for formerly homeless adults with mental health and co-occurring disorders. Services include case management, harm reduction, housing readiness, counseling, medical and psychiatric services, groups and recreation, and 24-hour 7 day a week front desk concierge.
Requirements
- Bachelors’ degree required
- Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Excel
- Able to use or learn computer databases such as AWARDS
- Knowledge of substance abuse and recovery modalities
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Understanding of harm reduction model, motivational interviewing, trauma informed care, and other best practices
Nice To Haves
- CASAC preferred
- Prior experience in mental health/homelessness/addiction preferred
- Bilingual a plus (English/Spanish)
Responsibilities
- Provide substance abuse assessment and counseling utilizing different recovery models and monitor medication intake
- Maintain all necessary statistics and required documentation of services including assessments, psycho-socials, service plans and progress notes
- Track and maintain all data outcome measures on tenants physical, mental and behavioral health with a results orientated framework
- Develop and maintain linkages to different substance abuse treatment providers
- Conduct weekly harm reduction and smoking cessation groups
- Provide case management to a group of assigned clients; identify short-term and long-term treatment goals and help clients achieve them, including linkages to community programs such as medical, psychiatric and drug treatment services
- Assist clients to apply and maintain entitlements and in understanding and complying with building rules
- Assist clients with maintaining permanent housing such as maintaining subsidies, passing room inspections, addressing rental arrears, and making APS referrals as needed
- Escort clients on visits to doctors, entitlement offices, housing court, or other community services
- Maintain case records with documentation of services provided and outcomes, according to specific program policies and procedures
- Collaborate with staff in other GRCC programs to coordinate client service
- Encourage participation among resistant clients
- Attend staff meetings, case conferences, training programs and supervision meetings
- Participate in planning and leading group activities
- Collaborate to maintain an active resource directory
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
