Supportive Housing Specialist - Tompkins Co #1839

Lakeview Health Services•Ithaca, NY

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lakeview Health Services is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Supportive Housing Specialist to join our team in Ithaca, NY. This role involves providing advocacy, linkage, and coordination of services for an assigned caseload, with a special emphasis on enabling recipients to attain and remain in permanent and independent community housing. The specialist will work from a trauma-informed care perspective and a psychiatric rehabilitative approach, striving to create a healing environment that respects the perspectives and experiences of individuals, families, staff, and communities. This position requires effective communication, respect for boundaries and differences, and a commitment to client service.

Requirements

High School Diploma with two (2) years of relevant experience or an associate degree in human services.
Valid NYS Drivers License (as driving is an essential function of this position).
Thorough knowledge of community services within service area.
General knowledge and understanding of mental illnesses, psychiatric rehabilitation model, and related issues.
Skills for independent living.
Basic understanding of the importance of working from a trauma sensitive perspective.
Ability to use contemporary office equipment, particularly a computer with word processing, database and report generating software.
Ability to communicate effectively with diverse individuals.
Ability to listen, understand, and appreciate the experiences of clients.
Ability to persuade, negotiate, and instruct.
Ability to manage and resolve conflicts.
Ability to provide positive role modeling.
Ability to inspire respect, confidence, and trust in clients and staff.
Ability to respect and maintain appropriate confidentialities.
Ability to effectively encourage clients toward greater independence and self-sufficiency.
Ability to perceive and describe changes in behavior.
Ability to seek, accept, and learn from peer and supervisor feedback.
Ability to organize time effectively.
Ability to plan and implement strategies consistent with client needs and overall organization goals, objectives, and standards.

Responsibilities

Conduct a comprehensive assessment of needs and develop an individualized support plan.
Support individuals through skills and practices including motivational interviewing, suicide prevention, risk screening, trauma-informed care, and person-centered planning.
Assist residents with identifying and achieving person-centered goals and recovery.
Monitor consumer wellness and ensure well-coordinated care among all providers.
Maintain accurate documentation for all services according to established policies and procedures and submit required reports.
Assist residents with securing safe, affordable, permanent housing.
Assist residents in negotiating with landlords, vendors, and service providers.
Assess needs and solicit preferences for residents, make appointments, and inspect housing.
May purchase supplies and physically help with moving, setting up, and maintaining housing.
Conduct monthly in-home visits and update support plans every 90 days.
Develop and maintain professional relationships with supervisors, colleagues, and community services.
Attend county-specific meetings to ensure timely processing of referrals.
May provide more comprehensive case management services as needed.