This job is closed
Applications are no longer available for this announcement. Explore current related opportunities below.
Job description
Qualification and Competencies
nnHigh School Diploma plus five years' experience in the Human Services Field OR An Associate's Degree in Human Services plus three years of experience in the Human services field OR Bachelor's degree in Human service related field
nCritical thinking and sound judgment skills are necessary.
nAbility to manage change in a fast-paced growing business environment.
nComputer/office equipment usage
nAbility to work independently and as part of a team.
nDemonstrates organizational and communication skills which would enable effective interaction with agency staff, consumers/clients/families, and the community.
n nnGeneral Description
nResponsible for providing supportive counseling and providing training in independent living skills to residents in the Apartment Treatment Program.
nnDuties and Responsibilities
nnTeach residents independent living, tenancy, housekeeping, socialization, vocational, educational, and community-integration skills that support independence and psychiatric stability.
nCoordinate resident admissions, transfers, and discharges, and provide weekly face-to-face field services and regular apartment meetings.
nPartner with residents to develop, evaluate, and update person-centered service plans and strength-based individualized goals.
nProvide supportive counseling, crisis intervention, case management, collateral contacts, and referrals or linkages to clinical, vocational, educational, recreational, and community resources.
nSupport medication self-administration, teach medication effects and emergency procedures, and promptly notify supervisors of medical, psychiatric, or programmatic emergencies.
nPromote safe, well-maintained housing by inspecting apartments, coordinating approved repairs, monitoring fire-safety equipment, and teaching fire safety and disaster preparedness.
nProvide transportation and distribute resident funds as authorized; coordinate treatment-team activities; complete documentation promptly; attend required meetings and training; and follow agency policies and other assigned duties.
n nnSchedules
nnTraining Period: Mondays-Fridays 9am-5pm
nTuesdays-Saturdays
nSundays-Thursdays
n1 evening shift minimum/week (ending at 6/7pm)
n nnLocation:
nnOffice: 100 Broadhollow Rd, Farmingale, NY 11735
nField: Suffolk County, NY
n
Worksite address
farmingdale, NY, 11735, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.