Program Specialist, Sabra Goldman House

ACMH INC•New York, NY

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Specialist at Sabra Goldman House provides direct services to clients, assisting them in developing skills for daily living. The role is located in Queens Village and reports to the Program Director. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The Program Specialist teaches skills related to personal hygiene, laundry, apartment cleaning, budgeting, shopping, meal planning and preparation, kitchen clean-up, self-preservation, and travel. The position monitors apartment maintenance, safety, and cleanliness; administers the client cooking safety test; and monitors, documents, and teaches self-administration of medication according to program policies and procedures. The specialist also reports incidents and behavioral changes, documents services and client progress, escorts clients when needed, attends training as requested, and performs other duties assigned by a supervisor. The single-site salary is $45,760, with generous benefits. Applicants are asked to provide a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references. ACMH describes its work as supporting the mental and physical wellbeing of vulnerable New Yorkers through outreach and engagement, care management, rehabilitation, crisis support, and supportive housing. It also states a commitment to becoming an anti-racist organization and advancing equity, and identifies itself as an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

High school diploma with some undergraduate work in psychology, or a high school diploma with significant experience in human services.
Good organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with adults with serious mental illness is preferred.

Responsibilities

Teach clients skills for maintaining personal hygiene, doing laundry, and cleaning apartments.
Monitor apartment maintenance and alert the Program Director to maintenance problems.
Teach budgeting, shopping, meal planning, food preparation, and clean-up skills.
Teach self-preservation skills and monitor living units for safety and cleanliness.
Administer the client cooking safety test.
Monitor, document, and teach self-administration of medication according to program policy and procedures.
Report incidents or behavioral changes in residents to a supervisor.
Teach travel skills and escort clients when needed.
Document services rendered and client progress in a timely manner.
Attend training as requested by supervisory staff.
Perform other duties assigned by a supervisor.