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About the Role
At Charles Evans Center (CEC Healthcare), we believe stable housing is the foundation for recovery, independence, and long-term success. We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Forensic Supportive Housing Specialist to join our Supportive Housing Program. In this role, you will work alongside individuals with behavioral health challenges and justice-involved backgrounds as they build meaningful lives in the community. Through advocacy, skill-building, care coordination, and supportive services, you will help residents maintain housing stability, achieve personal goals, and strengthen their connection to the communities where they live.
Responsibilities
- Provide supportive housing services in accordance with OMH regulations and program standards
- Help residents develop independent living and life-management skills
- Support individuals with housing stability, apartment maintenance, budgeting, and community engagement
- Conduct assessments and identify areas where additional support and skill development are needed
- Coordinate services with treatment providers, community agencies, landlords, and other key partners
- Advocate for residents and assist them in navigating community resources
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation of services and resident progress
- Provide crisis intervention, problem-solving, and supportive guidance when needed
- Participate in an on-call rotation to support residents outside of regular business hours
- Travel throughout Nassau County to meet residents in their homes and communities
- Community-based field work and home visits
- Resident advocacy and care coordination
- Team collaboration and case consultation
- Documentation and administrative responsibilities
Requirements
- Associate degree or equivalent college credits
- Experience working with forensic populations and/or individuals with complex behavioral health needs
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Valid New York State driver's license in good standing with a clean driving record
- Daily access to a reliable vehicle for work-related travel
- Ability and willingness to participate in an on-call rotation
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or a related field
- Experience in supportive housing, case management, care coordination, or community-based services
- Familiarity with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Skills
- Independent living skills
- Life-management skills
- Housing stability
- Apartment maintenance
- Budgeting
- Community engagement
- Assessment
- Care coordination
- Advocacy
- Community resource navigation
- Documentation
- Crisis intervention
- Problem-solving
- Supportive guidance
- Microsoft Office applications
Location
- Glen Cove, NY
- Baldwin, NY
- Nassau County, NY
Work Type
- Full-Time
- Community-based field work
- Home visits
Education Level
- Associate degree or equivalent college credits
- Bachelor's degree
Salary/Compensations
- $25.97/hour (Non-Bachelor's Degree)
- $28.37/hour (Bachelor's Degree or Higher)
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Retirement Plan with Employer Contributions/Match
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability Coverage
- Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Professional Development and Training Opportunities
- Mileage Reimbursement for Work-Related Travel
- Tuition Assistance/Reimbursement
- Employee Referral Program
About the Company
- CEC Healthcare is a mission-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to providing integrated health and human services to individuals with complex needs.
- We foster a supportive, team-oriented environment where employees are empowered to make a real impact while growing professionally.
- Supporting recovery and community integration
- Promoting dignity, independence, and self-determination
- Reducing barriers to housing stability and wellness
- Creating positive outcomes for vulnerable populations
- Making Long Island a stronger, healthier community
Equal Opportunity
- Charles Evans Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V).