Supportive Housing Assistant

CP Rochester, Happiness House and Rochester Rehabi•Canandaigua, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supportive Housing Assistant position is a part-time role (10 hours per week) located at Happiness House - Canandaigua Apartments. The days and hours are flexible and determined based on the tenant/activity schedule, including two weekday evenings and one weekend day. This role involves providing supports and services to individuals, with a preference for those over the age of 55, and requires the ability to work independently.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
2 years' experience providing supports and services to special populations
Proven ability to work independently
Valid NYS driver's license/dependable vehicle
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational skills and detail oriented

Nice To Haves

experience working with individuals over the age of 55 preferred
Recreational experience preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Imparts agency philosophy of 'Equal Opportunity, Independence and Realization of Individual Potential' to children, families, program staff and community resources.
Maintains confidentiality of information relating to individuals and their families in accordance with agency policy.
Offers and supports formal and informal opportunities for assigned tenants to socialize with their peers and families.
Promotes on-going socialization outside those activities scheduled by them.
Offers and promotes activities (individual and small group) that enhances tenants' understanding of and access to community activities and resources.
Offers and promotes activities (group and/or individual) that maintain or improve cognitive function, problem solving and activities of daily living.
Provides activities and supports that promote orientation (person, place, time) as required for assigned tenants.
Maintains confidentiality of information relating to tenants and their families in accordance with agency policy.
Works collaboratively with the Housing Specialist to keep them informed of any concerns that could impact the tenants' housing.
Has face to face contact with assigned tenants at least 4 times per month to encourage participation in activities.
Maintains written records that meets agency and regulatory requirements of interactions and supports provided to assigned tenants.
Provide tenants with reminders of any routine trainings and tenant activities available to them through the apartment complex.
Completes required funder reports.
Reports any hazardous situation to Maintenance and Apartment Manager immediately.
Participates in conferences, workshops and in-service training to enhance job skills and personal growth and development as determined by the Supervisor.
Adheres to the agency's policies and procedures as well as department guidelines.
Performs other duties at the discretion of the Program Director or Vice-President or his/her designee.
Participates in conferences, workshops, department meetings and in-service training as needed or recommended to enhance job skills and personal growth and development.