Program Specialist, Bronx Supportive Apartment (BSA)

Acmh•Bronx, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Specialist, Bronx Supportive Apartment (BSA) provides direct service to clients, assisting with training in skills of daily living. This role is crucial in helping individuals maintain personal hygiene, manage household tasks, budget, shop, plan meals, and ensure their safety and well-being within their living units. The specialist will also monitor apartment maintenance, document client progress, and attend necessary training.

Requirements

High school diploma with some undergraduate work in psychology or 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 preferred.

Responsibilities

Teaches skills for maintaining personal hygiene, laundry and apartment cleaning.
Monitors overall maintenance of apartments and alerts 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.
Report incidents or behavioral changes in residents to 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.
Duties as assigned by supervisor.