Northwoods Housing Specialist: Evening Position - Weekdays

Behavioral Health Services North Inc • Plattsburgh, NY

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About The Position

As a Housing Specialist, you will assist eligible candidates with maintaining independent living.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Valid NYS driver’s license, acceptable to BHSN insurance carrier, for required local travel
• Ability to perform various tasks to ensure safe and sanitary environment such as cleaning, changing light bulbs, washing dishes, removing garbage, light shoveling, sanding/salting outdoor

Nice To Haves

• Associates degree in human services related field strongly preferred
• Experience working with special needs populations, especially experience working with individuals recovering from severe mental illness, substance use disorders, and/or homeless preferred

Responsibilities

• Completes intakes and discharges
• Triage and report facility/client maintenance concerns to NW Property Manager to ensure a safe living environment for program participants
• Completes housing assessment and assists participants to develop individualized Housing Support Plans
• Respond immediately to crisis situations and offer intervention support in conjunction with BHSN Crisis and/or treatment team providers
• Transport residents to appointments, or as needed to obtain services, funding, keep legal obligations, etc.

Benefits

• Generous time off (with no wait time for accruals)
• Retirement savings plans
• Opportunities for advancement and growth within BHSN
• Mentorship and training programs
• Working within our community, making a real impact, & working alongside passionate colleagues

What This Job Offers

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