Supportive Housing Counselor Full-Time

Job description

Description Mental Health Association of Nassau County (MHANC) is a not-for-profit membership organization dedicated to improving mental health in our community through advocacy, education, program development, and the delivery of direct services. Our organization is looking for a motivated individual with a calling to help adults with mental illness by becoming a Supportive Housing Counselor. Responsible for providing supportive services to individuals in the Supportive Housing Program at MHANC that is consistent with their personal recovery goals, cultural background and beliefs. Staff-to-resident caseload ratio is within the range of 1:20 to 1:30 for full time employees. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: - Staff is to conduct weekly visits for the first 4 weeks of admission into the program. - Conduct face to face contact with the participants, a minimum of once a month or more often as needed. Conduct telehealth contact as needed. - Provide supportive services which include, but are not limited to, daily living skills, assessment for and linkage to other community services as well as teaching participants how to be appropriate tenants in an apartment setting. - Assist reside...