Northwoods Housing Specialist

Behavioral Health Services North Inc • Plattsburgh, NY

16h

About The Position

BHSN , one of the fastest-growing organizations providing whole-person care in the region, is in search of passionate individuals to join our rapidly expanding team! Your role at BHSN: As a Northwoods Housing Specialist, you will assist the residents of the housing program to develop, learn and apply the skills necessary to live more independently. All shifts are “stay awake” shifts. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 4:00PM to 12:00AM

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to climb stairs; ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Valid NYS driver’s license, acceptable to BHSN insurance carrier for required local travel
• CPR certification required within 60 days of employment
• Required to complete 3 hours annually in BHSNU Credits in addition to courses/cohorts as assigned

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide support to residents with various aspects of daily living skills
• Transport residents to appointments, or as needed to obtain services, funding, keep legal obligations, etc.
• Work collaboratively and communicate effectively with team members to ensure resident needs are met including but not limited to coordination of mental health/substance use/primary care services, obtaining/funding, transportation, linkage to other services, care coordination and discharge planning
• Assist in maintaining a safe and sanitary dwelling for residents
• Assist in developing, facilitating, participating in resident activities/outings
• Provide restorative services and accurate documentation of services in a timely manner in accordance with Federal/State regulations and BHSN policies/procedures
• Complete NYSCRI Adult Residential Assessment with residents and assist residents in developing an individualized service plan outlining resident's goals and what restorative services will be provided to assist the resident
• Observe the resident self-administration of medication according to established protocols

Benefits

• Generous time off (with no wait time for accruals)
• Health, vision, and dental coverage (at a low-cost to you)
• Retirement savings plans
• Opportunities for advancement and growth within BHSN
• Mentorship and training programs
• Minimum 12 paid BHSN holidays off annually
• Working within our community, making a real impact, & working alongside passionate colleagues

What This Job Offers

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