Community Support Specialist

Community Support Specialist \
Travel between Brooklyn and Staten Island
Caseload of 18 people - under OMH
Hours are 9 - 5
Visiting clients in their apartments
Duties and Responsibilities • In OMH Supportive Housing Programs, CSS will be responsible for providing Tenancy Supports to individuals enrolled in the program:
o Community integration skill-building services:
direct training and supports to assist individuals with community integration, including community resource coordination, treatment planning, and rehabilitative independent living skills training to help individuals transitioning into housing o Stabilization services:
direct services and supports to assist individuals living in a community setting, including tenancy support planning, rehabilitative independent living skills training, community resources coordination, and crisis planning and intervention to help individuals remain in housing • Always communicate in a respectful manner with all people including the people we support, supervisors, other valued team members, and members of the community • Support, attend and participate in all required events/ meetings/ reviews/ committees • Maintain the confidentiality of any information relating to individuals and employees of the organization • Other duties as assigned Education, Work Experience, and Competencies • Associate Degree in a Human Services field required; Bachelor's degree preferred o Two full years of experience supporting mental health population may substitute for Associate Degree requirement • Experience working with individuals diagnosed with mental illness and/or substance abuse disorders preferred • Valid NYS driver's license and satisfy criteria to be a driver for Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment with flexibility, keeping others informed and anticipating needs is essential • Must be efficient, well organized, and have excellent communication skills Work Environment & Physical Demands In OMH and HUD Supported Housing Programs, MRST and OMH Apartment Treatment.
They will not reimburse for tolls/mileage