What are the responsibilities and job description for the Volunteer position at Community Access?
Founded in 1974, Community Access continues to uphold and operate 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, Peer-driven Crisis Respite Center, Adult Home Initiative, Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) and the Intensive Mobile Team (IMT).
Program/Department Description
Community Access provides affordable housing, supportive services, education, training and employment services, integrated rehabilitation and treatment services, and care coordination to individuals with psychiatric disabilities, histories of homelessness, substance use, criminal justice involvement and serious health concerns. The Housing department provides licensed transitional residential programs for individuals moving from institutions into the community as well as permanent and affordable supportive housing for individuals living with mental health concerns and low-income community residents. Services are geared towards assisting people in moving forward with their lives in stable community-based environments.
Overview
Volunteer positions in housing are designed to enhance tenants/residents experience in our programs by providing groups and activities designed to build community, provide opportunities for creative expression, and/ or enhance wellness.
Core Principles
Responsibilities
The job responsibilities of all staff extend to understanding and incorporating certain principles into their work and into their relationships with their colleagues. These principles are:
This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
Volunteer Qualifications
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
Program/Department Description
Community Access provides affordable housing, supportive services, education, training and employment services, integrated rehabilitation and treatment services, and care coordination to individuals with psychiatric disabilities, histories of homelessness, substance use, criminal justice involvement and serious health concerns. The Housing department provides licensed transitional residential programs for individuals moving from institutions into the community as well as permanent and affordable supportive housing for individuals living with mental health concerns and low-income community residents. Services are geared towards assisting people in moving forward with their lives in stable community-based environments.
Overview
Volunteer positions in housing are designed to enhance tenants/residents experience in our programs by providing groups and activities designed to build community, provide opportunities for creative expression, and/ or enhance wellness.
Core Principles
Responsibilities
The job responsibilities of all staff extend to understanding and incorporating certain principles into their work and into their relationships with their colleagues. These principles are:
- Respectful communication
- Professionalism
- Flexibility
- Responsiveness
This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
- Facilitate groups/activities.
- Coordinate with program director and team to integrate services provided with current programming.
- Document groups using AWARDS database.
Volunteer Qualifications
- Have an understanding, appreciation, and commitment to the philosophy and mission of Community Access.
- Must be fingerprinted and cleared by the Justice Center.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to utilize various computer programs, specifically Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Be creative and flexible.
- Ability to maintain confidential information, as related to position.
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
