Service Coordinator

Mohawk•Schenectady, NY

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Service Coordinator at Certified Apartment Program. Responsibilities of the Apartment Counselor are to provide services to adults who have a diagnosis of mental illness and are living in individual apartments throughout the Schenectady community. The goal is to work with the client in stabilizing in his/her apartment while also providing rehabilitative services so he/she can transition to the next level of independence. Everything we do with our clients is verbal engagement and interactions including supportive counseling and teaching. Mohawk Opportunities is committed to helping individuals living with mental illness achieve stable community living and independence. Our goal is to provide services and supports that assist individuals living with mental illness to thrive and achieve their full potential for a happy, independent life in the community of their choice.

Requirements

College classes in human services, BA preferred.
6 months-1 year experience in human services preferred.
Valid and insurable driver's license.
Must have a personal vehicle to use for business purposes when not transporting clients.
Experience or education in crisis intervention and prevention preferred.
Ability to work independently and as a team member.
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
Ability to be organized and have good time management skills.
All offers for employment will be contingent upon the candidate having successfully completed background checks.

Nice To Haves

BA preferred.
6 months-1year experience in human services preferred.
Experience or education in crisis intervention and prevention preferred.

Responsibilities

Providing supportive counseling to assist in stabilizing.
Crisis prevention skills and coping skills.
Verbal crisis intervention.
Medication supervision by bringing the medication to the clients’ apartment for refills based on the step system and number of days the clients is eligible to have the medication. Counting medication at the visit to ensure the correct amount is in the medication organizer.
Conversation with clients about taking medications and teaching clients about the medication, side effects, etc.
Teaching of daily living skills.
Maintaining a healthy and clean environment for our clients to become independent which includes some cleaning.
Socialization skills and recreational activities.
Promote a culture of inclusion and belonging.
Provide transportation to clients using the agency’s vehicles.