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About the Role
Assist clients as they transition from rehabilitation to permanent housing by identifying housing options, developing a resource database, conducting sessions on housing issues, and providing referrals and advocacy. Develop partnerships with agencies to increase clients' access to housing.
Responsibilities
- Assess clients’ eligibility for government-financed housing programs, including subsidies, and benefit programs.
- Assist clients to secure and complete applications for permanent housing.
- Identify, and assist clients to obtain relevant documents needed for applications for permanent housing.
- Provide individual counseling, advocacy and support to clients.
- Develop and facilitate educational workshops and groups focused on housing (including available housing resources, apartment search techniques, mock interviews, and other best practices).
- Develop and maintain a database of resources, including a listing of brokers, landlords, and management companies.
- Engage in community outreach efforts to identify housing opportunities.
Requirements
- Minimum one year in a behavioral health/substance use disorder treatment program.
- Ethical Practices
- Judgment
- Relationship Management
- Emotional Intelligence
- Empathy
- Professional Boundaries
- Global and Cultural Awareness
- Critical Evaluation
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Crisis Management
- Technical Capacity
- Regularly required to sit, use hands to type, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
- Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch and lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
Skills
- Computers
- Phones
- Photocopiers
Location
- Long Island City, NY
Work Type
- Full Time
Experience Level
- Minimum one year
Education Level
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) in good standing
Salary/Compensations
- $20.48 - $30.67 Hourly
Benefits
- 100% employer-paid medical insurance for all eligible employees and their dependents
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Paid vacation, sick time, personal and wellness time
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for those who are scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week
- Pet insurance, legal support, and other supplemental insurance
- A generous tuition reimbursement program
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Shuttle services are provided for staff, pick up and drop off to and from the train stations in Long Island City
About the Company
- Phoenix House of New York | Long Island is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals and families overcome substance use disorders and achieve lasting recovery.
- We provide treatment, housing, and support services for our clients and their families.
- Our core values— Integrity, Compassion, Appreciation, Respect, Excellence, and Forward Thinking —guide our approach, ensuring each person receives evidence-based care that promotes dignity and wellness.
- By upholding these values, we empower people to rebuild their lives with hope, accountability, and support.