Service Coordinator

Concern For Independent Living Inc.; Town of Hempstead (NY); On-site; USD 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nonprofit agency in New York is seeking a Service Coordinator to link clients with community resources and provide daily living skills training. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or a related field and at least 2 years’ experience. This role includes responsibilities such as individual counseling and maintaining accurate client records. The organization offers a generous benefits package, including medical insurance and retirement plans.

Benefits

Medical Insurance (Agency pays 80% of the premium)

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Sponsored 403(b) Retirement Plan

Excellent Paid Time Off Package

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience working in a similar setting and/or with people with mental illnesses.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates residents’ linkage with community services.
• Develops goal plans and completes functional assessments.
• Provides housing support services to help clients maintain independence.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Sound judgment regarding client care

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Rehabilitation, Social Work or related discipline

Job description

Overview

Concern Housing is seeking a Service Coordinator to be responsible for providing linkages with community resources, daily living skills training, counseling and support, documentation, and compliance with program requirements. The Service Coordinator is an essential resource and advocate for their clients.

Salary: $55,000

Responsibilities

• Facilitates residents’ linkage with services available in the community (e.g., case management, clinical services, day programs, vocational services and opportunities, community integration, entitlements, etc.).
• Meets with clients as required and completes appropriate documentation in a timely manner.
• Develops goal plans/reviews with clients and completes functional assessments as required.
• Provides housing support services to help clients maintain independence at the SP-SRO setting.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date client charts/records.
• Provides individual counseling and crisis intervention support as needed.
• Collaborates with the Medication Manager regarding client concerns or issues with medication regimens/management.
• Collaborates with Counselor regarding client concerns or issues with unit maintenance or other ADL skills.
• Attends weekly supervision and monthly staff meetings.
• Remain current with all Agency required compliance documents and trainings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Rehabilitation, Social Work or other related mental health discipline, plus 2 years’ experience working in a similar setting and/or working with people with mental illnesses.
• Good verbal and written communication skills as well as the ability to make sound judgments regarding client care.

Benefits

Concern Housing offers a generous benefit package which includes Medical Insurance (Agency pays 80% of the premium), Affordable Voluntary Dental and Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Agency Sponsored Retirement Plan, Employee Sponsored 403(b) Retirement Plan, Agency Sponsored Life Insurance Coverage and an Excellent Paid Time Off Package. Educational Assistance and Scholarship Programs, Licensure Reimbursement and Possible Internship/Clinical Supervision. Referral Bonuses are also available.

About the Organization

Concern Housing is a non-profit agency committed to helping individuals and families to live in the community with dignity and enhanced opportunities through the provision of housing and support services. We are one of the largest housing agencies of this kind in New York State, currently serving approximately 1,300 individuals and families in over 240 locations. Concern offers a variety of housing options with individualized support services designed to support personal growth and independence. Our workplace culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding innovative ideas. Diversity at our agency means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person’s talent and strengths.

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.