What are the responsibilities and job description for the Service Coordinator position at Community Access?
Founded in 1974, Community Access celebrates its 50th Anniversary as a pioneer of supportive housing and social services in NYC for people with mental health concerns. We proudly lead advocacy efforts that rally our community to promote human rights, social justice, and economic opportunities for all. We are built upon the simple truth that people are experts in their own lives. Our programs are spread across 25 locations and include over 1200 units of supportive housing in three boroughs, the Howie the Harp Advocacy Center, East Village Access-a PROS program, Peer-driven Crisis Respite Center, Adult Home Initiative, Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) and the Intensive Mobile Team (IMT).
Department Overview
Community Access provides affordable housing and supportive services to individuals with psychiatric disabilities, histories of homelessness and substance use, families with histories of homelessness, and other low-income community members.
Position Overview
The Service Coordinator provides support services to assigned program participants, including assisting with defining personal, vocational and educational goals. The Service Coordinator helps program participants using a person-centered model that supports individuals in their recovery, hopes and opportunities. As an Service Coordinator , you are responsible for providing recovery oriented support services and outreach to assigned program participants; developing and assisting in implementing service plans determined by goals of program participants, including reviewing service plans with program participants, identifying progress and revising plan as needed; producing and maintaining thorough, accurate and timely documentation, including charts and documentation of interactions with program participants, services provided, important information and / or events; assisting program participants in advocating for quality care received from external service providers, including educating providers on special issues, etc.
Job Qualifications
- Have an understanding, appreciation, and commitment to the philosophy and mission of Community Access.
- Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
- Must be fingerprinted and cleared by the New York State Justice Center.
- Commitment to recovery oriented practice.
- Be skilled in conflict mediation / negotiation and have an assertive approach to problem solving.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to utilize various computer programs, specifically Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Be creative and flexible.
- Show initiative and be responsible for follow through.
- Ability to maintain confidential information, as related to position.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Bilingual Spanish-speaking, preferred.
- Ability to walk up several flights of stairs.
- Ability to work in the field (using public transportation).
Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
Interested candidates should apply on www.communityaccess.org / jobs.
Community Access is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M / F / D / V.
Women, People of Color and Members of the LGBT community are strongly encouraged to apply.
We are dedicated to a workforce where at least 51% of our employees identify as having a personal
experience using mental health services. www.communityaccess.org
