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SUMMARY: Provides support and follow-up to clients in our Recovery Program. Responsibilities: - Provide recovery support to clients by sharing life experiences. - Document in Foothold EHR system the services provided to clients. - Attends supervision with the supervisor once a week - Escort clients to appointments, as needed. - Support program participants in pre-crisis or crisis situations. - Teach participants recovery skills, based on shared life experiences. - Help participants transition through the recovery process. - Share information with participants about benefits, entitlements, and other supports. - Provide outreach to help participants connect with desired services. - Link participants with needed community resources and treatment services. - Provide peer mentoring services; co-facilitate groups and train clients in Narcan administration. - Engage and support clients in the Staten Island treatment court. Qualifications - High School Diploma/GED required. - One year of recovery time and CRPA/Certification as a Recovery Peer Advocate (Substance Abuse) required, or CRPA-p. - Experience with outreach and substance use disorder (SUD) clients. - Must be willing to disclose lived experiences in mental health, substance abuse, and/or criminal justice. - Must be able to navigate the public transportation system. - Bilingual Spanish/English a plus. - Must have exceptional communication skills both orally and in writing, with individuals and groups regarding complex and sensitive issues.
Summary: The housing Specialist is responsible for assisting and supporting clients in housing resources, benefits, and placement through the entire treatment experience from admission to discharge; Connects and engages the client to housing resources and support services to aid continuity of care and self-sufficiency post-discharge, monitors the course of treatment for each client in a pro-active manner to minimize the barriers that might compromise the client's treatment and post-treatment living environment. This position requires a strong knowledge of appropriate personal and clinical boundaries, a consistently positive attitude, and the ability to deal with difficult, uncertain, and stressful situations in a positive manner. Provides direct housing casework services to clients living with substance abuse histories in our inpatient substance abuse rehabilitation program. Responsibilities: Conducts client housing needs and risk assessment to determine client housing histories and requirements needed during treatment and post-treatment. Collects client data and connects the client to housing entitlements; follow-up with processing and approval for housing readiness Conducts housing services orientation and referrals. Meet with clients on caseload according to regulations and policy to identify client housing needs and progress towards meeting housing goals. Assist client with creating an individualized housing case management plan that will outline the client's goals and housing objectives, as part of the multidisciplinary team. Conducts individual and group services in accordance with a treatment plan including housing options, housing entitlements, benefits, and community resources. Assist with client crisis; communicates with managerial, clinical, and support staff when clients' needs demand additional monitoring or attention when experiencing a crisis, etc. Ability to redirect and de-escalate crisis situations, conduct emergency management, and has an understanding of proper emergency procedures. Document all client care in EHR and records/reports all client/staff incidents as required. Meets with the client according to the care plan to review and discuss discharge plans, continuing care, and community resources needs (continued treatment, entitlements, housing, etc.) Create community housing and entitlement resource banks, make client referrals, and follow up on all referrals. Escort client to appointments as needed. Conduct post-discharge follow-up and document all in the client record and reporting forms. Maintain the charts of clients in accordance with OASAS and agency requirements; Participate in weekly Clinical Team Meetings. Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in social services, counseling, or related area required. Housing case management experience needed. Minimum of two years housing case management experience working with the substance abusing and/or homeless populations preferred. Bilingual Spanish/English preferred. Must have exceptional communication skills both orally and in writing, with individuals and groups regarding confidential and sensitive issues.
Full Job Description About Jericho Project Jericho Project is a nationally-acclaimed nonprofit ending homelessness at its roots by enabling homeless individuals and families to attain quality housing, employment and mental and physical health services. The 40-year-old nonprofit serves over 2,500 individuals, including 700 veterans, annually. Jericho has been a key partner in New York City’s initiative to end veterans’ homelessness, and is leading bold, innovative strategies to do the same for families and young adults. Our programs touch four cornerstones of a person’s life: housing, employment, wellness and family stability. We create a culture of “moving on” through a foundation of housing and supportive services provided by expert program specialists and case managers. We have over 550 units of supportive housing including 8 residences in the Bronx and Harlem, as well as scatter-site apartments throughout NYC. About the Position Jericho Project is seeking an experienced and responsible individual to join its team as a House Manager. The House Manager reports to the Manager, Building Operations and is responsible for the overall security of the site and assistance with clerical duties. Responsibilities: Ø Secure and maintain the safety of the tenants and the facility. Ø Distribute mail correspondences in the appropriate mail slot. Ø Provide crisis intervention when necessary. Ø Administer Narcan Nasal Spray to residents during a medical emergency. Ø Responsible for reporting and electronically document all incidents on site. Ø Monitor and visually verify that clients are safe by conducting wellness checks in accordance with Directors and Case Manager’s directive and client request(s). Ø Monitor and log client/visitor activity in logbook. Ø Provide support to Loring Place tenants when lockouts occur by providing access to their room. Ø Maintain compliance with fire safety codes. Ø Maintain the residence secure by conducting floor checks at the beginning of every shift. Ø Periodically attend house meetings, case conferences, and staff meetings. Ø Other duties as assigned. Ø This is a Per Diem position. There is no set schedule, hours are assigned according to the needs of the business. Requirements: Ø 1-year customer service experience required. Ø Fire Guard Certification required. (Must obtain within first year of employment) Ø Basic computer skills knowledge required. Ø Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing. Ø Other duties as assigned. Ø Candidate has at least one years of experience working with individuals in with substance abuse history. Ø An understanding of working with individuals who have experienced homelessness and substance use. Compensation: The salary for this position is $17.50 per hour. Employees are eligible for a merit increase annually. Merit increases are based on the employee’s performance during the prior year. How to Apply: Interested applicants must submit a cover letter and with salary requirements. Human Resources Department Jericho Project Job Code: House Manager 245 W. 29th Street, Suite 902 New York, NY 10001 Jericho Project is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in its hiring practices and, in order to build the strongest possible workforce, actively seeks a diverse applicant. Job Type: Part-time Pay: $17.50 per hour Schedule: 8 hour shift Day shift Evening shift Monday to Friday Morning shift Night shift Overnight shift Weekends as needed Education: High school or equivalent (Preferred) Experience: Customer Service: 1 year (Required) receptionist: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: Fire Guard certification (Preferred) Work Location: In person