Essential accountabilities
Responsible for the operation of the Supported Housing program and assigned caseload. Drive self and/or drive agency vehicle throughout boroughs to visit apartments routinely, to assess, observe and evaluate physical plan and residents functioning abilities and needs. Act as a liaison with community health, mental health, educational, vocational and recreational programs. Supervise and collect urine samples. Ensure procedure for accurate testing. Provide linkage services with detoxification and rehabilitation treatment centers. Assist consumers in the housing selection process including participation in the selection of adequate furnishings, working with real estates agents securing service from utility companies (telephone, electric), etc. Facilitate sublease and rental payment agreement. Facilitate housing subsidies food stamps, other benefits and entitlements. Assist consumers to link to community support services in identified areas of need. Familiarize the consumer with his/her rights as a tenant and assist in tenant/landlord communication In conjunction with consumer, develop individual support plan to address areas such as; self-care (i.e., maintenance of sobriety), money management, medication management, daily living skills and symptom management Maintain all required written documentation including consumer records, program records. Identify maintenance and safety needs of assigned apartments. Essential Accountabilities (Continued) Responsible for reporting and documentation of all incidents to immediate supervisor and/or the Director of MHS within 24 hours. On-call 24 hours a day, seven (7) days per week to respond to emergencies. Weekly supervision of assigned staff, to delegate tasks and provide professional direction and technical assistance. Required to participate and attend meetings/trainings at various sites that require following different route of travel to worksite. Able to lift/carry packages and boxes of supplies; as well as clients if necessary. Ability to count, add, subtract, and manage money Communicate information with all staff and supervisor(s) verbally and in writing for the purpose of giving instructions, providing feedback and adjusting work practices. If deemed necessary must be able to participate in these programs at various sites and varying times. The ability to complete the following training offered and perform the techniques taught in each area a required function of the position; AMAP, CPR and First Aid.
Other Responsibilities
1. Participate in activities of other staff members in their absence or during periods of staff shortage.
2. Represent the agency at meetings, trainings not otherwise specified.
3. Ability to work flexible schedule as work schedules are subject to change.
4. This does not limit the assignment of duties or exclude the performance of other duties not mentioned, as assigned by supervisor.
5. Maintain confidentiality at all times.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY SPECIFICATIONS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not exposed to weather conditions.