Program Specialist, Manhattan Supportive Apartment (MSA)

Acmh•New York, NY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Specialist, Manhattan Supportive Apartment (MSA) provides direct service to clients, assisting them with training in skills of daily living. This role is crucial in helping adults with serious mental illness maintain their independence and well-being within their own apartments. The position is based in Manhattan and operates on a Monday through Friday schedule from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Requirements

High school diploma with some undergraduate work in psychology or high school diploma with significant experience in human services.
Experience working with adults with serious mental illness preferred.
Good organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with adults with serious mental illness

Responsibilities

Teaches skills for maintaining personal hygiene, laundry, and apartment cleaning.
Monitors overall maintenance of apartments and alerts the program director of maintenance problems.
Teaches skills for budgeting, shopping, meal planning, preparation, and clean-up.
Teaches skills for self-preservation, monitors living units for safety and cleanliness.
Administers the client cooking safety test.
Monitors, documents, and teaches self-administration of medication, according to program policy and procedures.
Reports incidents or behavioral changes in residents to the supervisor.
Teaches travel skills and escorts clients, where needed.
Documents services rendered and client progress in a timely manner.
Attends training as requested by supervisory staff.
Performs duties as assigned by the supervisor.