Housing Counselor

Community Access Inc • New York, NY

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Housing department provides permanent and affordable supportive housing for individuals living with mental health concerns and low-income community residents and families, as well as licensed transitional residential programs for individuals moving from institutions into the community. Services are geared towards assisting people in maintaining their housing and moving forward with their lives in stable community-based environments.

Requirements

• Have an understanding, appreciation, and commitment to the philosophy and mission of Community Access.
• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Must have Fire Guard Certification or be able to obtain this within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Be creative and flexible.
• Ability to utilize various computer programs, specifically Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Show initiative and be responsible for follow through.
• Ability to maintain confidential information, as related to position.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Be skilled in conflict mediation/negotiation and have an assertive approach to problem solving.
• Ability to walk up five flights of stairs.
• Must be fingerprinted and cleared through a background clearance process.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish-speaking, preferred.
• Ability to speak other relevant languages, dependent on specific needs of program participants.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the assigned site in the following areas: ensuring physical plant safety and security; monitoring self-administration of medication; crisis and conflict management; Activities of Daily Living Skills (ADLS) training and coaching; facilitating community building events; and documenting incidents, program log and progress notes.
• Enter complete documentation during each shift including: Medication monitoring log, Front Desk log, including shift change summaries at end of shift, Incident Reports as needed on the day of the incident, 100% of progress notes for individual and group work done with residents within 48 hours of contact.
• Make regular building rounds during shift as required.
• Call the Justice Center immediately after serious, reportable incidents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED