Supportive Housing Specialist - ESSHI

Steuben Churchpeople Against Arbor Housing & Dev•Corning, NY

2d•$17 - $19

About The Position

Responsible for providing support services to individuals living with a severe & persistent mental illness residing in independent apartments.

Requirements

Associated Degree in Human Services Field
High School Diploma, GED and at least two years of experience working in the Human Services field.
Ability to thrive in an independent, self-guided manner.
Understanding of mental illness and co-occurring disorders, engagement strategies, wellness self-management,
Working knowledge of services and community resources that will help the client to remain in stable housing.
Aptitude for developing collaborative relationships with community partners.
Empathetic individual with the ability to demonstrate poise, tact, and diplomacy.
Strong oral and written communication skills
Basic computer software knowledge (i.e., Word, Excel, Microsoft Outlook etc.…).
Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record with auto insurance coverage as defined by agencies carrier.

Responsibilities

Assist clients to obtain safe and affordable housing in the Lamphear complex.
Assist clients in overcoming the reasons for homelessness and to gain self-sufficiency.
Provide education to reduce risk of homelessness and maintain stable, permanent housing.
Conduct home visits with clients at least once monthly, increased frequency if needed, to review plan and goal progress.
Assist clients in applying for mainstream benefits (including health care, social services, mental health, substance abuse services and linkage to affordable Health Care Act), for which they are eligible.
Assist clients in accessing employment and educational services.
Provide on-the-job support as needed to ensure client is fully prepared to maintain independent employment.
Assistance in understanding the terms of a lease and the responsibilities of being a tenant.
Create a service plan and identify S.M.A.R.T goals to assist client in moving towards full independence.
Assistance in learning and applying daily living skills such as time management, nutrition, budgeting, and hygiene.
Assistance with budgeting and money-management needs
Assistance in learning and using public transportation.
Assistance in learning the locations of service providers and how to access them.
Assistance with learning and using shopping skills.
Collaborate with community partners to ensure clients have full access to all services they want and need!
Maintain appropriate documentation required by ESSHI.
Complete required trainings within six months of hire (Trauma Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing, Mental Health First Aid, Professional Boundaries, and others and deemed appropriate).
Report to work on time and work your scheduled shift, except in cases of emergency.
In the case of an emergency, contact your immediate supervisor and/or on call designee for guidance.
Complete, clear, quality, integrity based and timely documentation for each client on your assigned caseload.
Effectively discharge the key job functions of your job in accordance with Supportive Services rules and regulations, AHD Code of Conduct and Standard of Acceptable Behavior
Support a Non-Discrimination/Anti-Harassment/Sexual Harassment free work environment, foster a respectful environment and refrain from unprofessional conduct as referenced in the Personnel Policy Manual