Mental Health Coordinator of Supported Housing Program
Cluster
Yonkers, NY
Full-time
Social Service
Posted on October 30, 2019
MENTAL HEALTH COORDINATOR OF SUPPORTED HOUSING PROGRAM
QUALIFICATIONS
MUST have a NY State license to bill Medicaid in Social Work, Psychology, or Behavioral Health Counseling. Must have a valid NY State driver’s license. Master’s Degree of Art in related field with one-year experience. Must have experience working with mentally ill. Ability to prioritize and be flexible.
BENEFITS
- 4 weeks of vacation
- 3 personal days
- 12 earned sick days and paid holidays
- Optional Holiday in addition to all other agency observed holidays
- Health insurance; 20% employee and CLUSTER covers 80%.
- We also offer AFLAC, Mutual of America (401-K) & Municipal Credit Union
- Public Metro transportation options
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide oversight of Supported Housing Program to include recruitment, supervision and training of staff.
- Oversee and maintain program budget.
- Coordinate services of Supported Housing residents in Yonkers and Mount Vernon to include the provision of casework services, rental of apartments, liaison with landlords, and assistance with entitlements.
- Act as liaison with landlords, treatment providers and all other collateral contacts.
- Ensure compliance with regulations of program operation to include review of charts
- Oversee the physical plant of all supported units.
- Act as caseworker/carry caseload as necessary.
- Review Supported Housing log monthly, maintain monthly contact list.
- Maintain and participate in rotation schedule of on-call coverage. Provide emergency on-call coverage as necessary, provide crisis intervention on as needed basis. Support staff through any crisis situations.
- Ensure financial oversight and management regarding all resident finances, entitlements, and rent subsidies.
- Screen potential Supported Housing clients through SPOA process.
- Attend staff meetings, case conferences, and trainings as scheduled.
- Participate in annual mandatory trainings.
- Oversee development of new supported beds.
- Provide oversight of HCBS services.
- Other duties as deemed necessary or assigned.
SUPERVISION
Report to Director of Mental Health
HOURS
Full Time 37.5 hours/week
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