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About the Role

ASCEND Mental Wellness is seeking a Part-Time Supportive Housing Mental Health Residential Specialist to join their Housing First team. The Housing First program provides safe, affordable, permanent housing for individuals with histories of homelessness and disabilities related to mental illness and/or substance abuse. The program prioritizes stable housing in an empowering, supportive environment to increase residential stability, enhance tenant skills, and foster self-determination.

Responsibilities

Develop individual service plans with assigned residents and coordinate with other care providers.
Provide behavioral intervention and assist residents with self-control and coping skills for de-escalation.
Offer informal case management services and advocacy to residents.
Provide transportation to appointments as needed.
Assist supervisor with statistical reporting, collection of fees, and documentation of financial transactions.
Assist residents with housekeeping direction and small tasks.
Assist with pest control procedures and protocols.
Monitor the building's functioning, perform minor repairs, and report larger maintenance issues to the supervisor.
Perform light cleaning in public spaces.
Act as On Call as scheduled.
Attend staff meetings and required in-service training.
Encourage effective communication, personal and interpersonal awareness, and independence among staff and residents.
Adhere to all OTDA/NYSSHP, OMH/ESSHI, and HUD requirements.
Work independently and as part of a team to ensure a supportive and safe environment following established protocols.

Requirements

One year of Direct Care experience in Human Services.
Valid driver's license required.

Skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Location

Remote

Work Type

Part-Time

Experience Level

One year of Direct Care experience

Education Level

Associate's Degree preferred

About the Company

Established in 1948, The Mission of ASCEND Mental Wellness is to encourage and assist individuals in discovering pathways to their optimal mental health and wellness, while supporting hope and awareness of well-being in our community.

Equal Opportunity

ASCEND Mental Wellness provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.