Individual & family services · 51 to 200 employees
We are dedicated to providing homes and services to diverse populations in crisis, including those living with mental illness, homeless families, veterans, domestic violence victims and the elderly. Recognized as a Newsday Top Workplace on Long Island for three years, we invest in our employees' success and offer an excellent benefits package.
Support residents through home visits, service planning, referrals, advocacy, and development of daily living skills.
Coordinate housing needs, documentation, move-ins and move-outs, discharge planning, and on-call support.
What you need
A High School Diploma or Equivalency and experience in human services are required.
A bachelor's degree in Human Services or a related field and experience working with individuals with severe mental illness are preferred; a valid NYS Driver's License and safe driving record are required.
Education: a high school diploma or a bachelor's degree
Key skills
Experience in human servicesHuman Servicessafe driving recordExperience with Entitlementssevere mental illness
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Join a Meaningful Profession with Mercy Haven!rnDiscover the difference between a job and a fulfilling career by becoming a vital part of Mercy Haven's mission. We are dedicated to providing homes and services to diverse populations in crisis, including those living with mental illness, homeless families, veterans, domestic violence victims and the elderly. Recognized as a Newsday Top Workplace on Long Island for three years, we invest in our employees' success and offer an excellent benefits package.rnWe are currently seeking a passionate individual for the position of Housing Services Specialist. In this impactful role, you will be instrumental in providing support to individuals within our supportive housing program. Some of the key responsibilities include:rnrnConduct at least one monthly home visit and one phone contact with assigned residents and provide additional support to resident(s) in crisis, as neededrnWith Supervisor, assist residents with the development and implementation of a long-range service planrnResponsible for contact and documentation of such with collateral service providers at least once a month and as neededrnAssess and provide referrals to residents regarding unmet service needsrnAttention to providing for the necessary development of ADL skills: budgeting, cooking, household maintenance, personal hygiene, use of public transportation, etc.rnResponsible for Agency compliance with grants through site visits, data collection and tracking systemrnAbility to advocate for people living with mental illnessrnEnsures that room/apartments are clean for new residents (may include cleaning, moving and setting up)rnResponsible for reporting all housing maintenance issues through the appropriate procedurernConducts resident house meetings and fire drills as neededrnResponsible for assisting residents at the time of moving in/outrnReviews residents rent monthly with SupervisorrnWith Supervisor, responsible for discharge planning of residentsrnRotation of on-call dutiesrnPreferred Experience with Entitlements (SSI/SSD, Medicaid, SNAP, etc).rnResponsible for other related activitiesrnrnIf you're passionate about making a difference and contributing to our mission, we want to hear from you. Join us at Mercy Haven and be a part of a team dedicated to creating positive change in the lives of those in need. Apply now and make your career as meaningful as our mission!rnRequirementsrnrnHigh School Diploma or Equivalency with experience in human services requiredrnBachelor's Degree in Human Services or related field preferredrnExperience working with individuals with severe mental illness preferred rnValid NYS Driver's License with a safe driving record, access to a personal and reliable vehiclernPhysical Requirements: Sits, stands, stoops, squats, walks, and moves intermittently during work hours, may push or pull 10-15 pounds daily, may push or pull up to 50 pounds occasionally, drive agency vehiclernrnShift: Full-time (37.5 hours) Tuesday through Saturday (8:30 am to 4:30 pm), on call availability (Training takes place M-F)rnrnFull Benefits Package including Medical, Company-Paid Dental and Vision Single Coverage. Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) for medical plan.rnGenerous Paid Time Off policies, including vacation and sick time.rnAgency paid Basic Life Insurance. Supplemental Employee, Spouse and Child Life Insurance policies, Long Term Disability (LTD), Short Term Disability (STD), 403(b) Retirement SavingsrnTuition ReimbursementrnPosition eligible for Alternative Work Schedule after training completed.rnrnLearn more at mercyhaven.orgrnMERCY HAVEN IS COMMITTED TO A POLICY OF EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND WILL NOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST AN APPLICANT OR EMPLOYEE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, RELIGION, GENETIC PREDISPOSITION, CREED, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ANCESTRY, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, AGE, MARITAL STATUS, VETERAN STATUS, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIM STATUS, DISABILITY OR ANY OTHER PROTECTED CATEGORY UNDER APPLICABLE LAW.