We are looking for peers with lived experience to work with individuals in supportive housing.

The mission of Baltic Street AEH, Inc. is to help improve the quality of life for people vulnerable to mental illness by providing a broad continuum of trauma-informed care with a focus on wellness and resiliency. We believe that all the people we serve can lead meaningful lives and successfully manage their mental health. Every individual we serve receives support to help them address their whole health needs, develop coping strategies and connect with critical resources such as housing, education and employment.

Baltic Street AEH, Inc. seeks applicants for the position of Housing Specialist. The incumbent will provide supported housing services to adults diagnosed with mental illness in the Bronx and Brooklyn. Join an innovative agency providing services through empowerment. Must possess the ability to reason clearly and make sound judgments. The ability to communicate clearly and effectively and to establish and maintain satisfactory relations with others is a must.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner (CPRP) preferred.
• Certified with the Academy of Peer Services or completion of certification within the first two months of employment.
• Drivers license a plus.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Able to travel by mass transit, bus and subway, up to 6 rides in a day. Able to climb and descend up to 6 flights of stairs. Able to walk distances of up to 8 blocks from office to mass transit, or to client apartments.

Essential Functions:

• Assist residents in finding and keeping preferred housing.
• Facilitate group meetings, workshops and training sessions which includes sharing your own recovery story/experience with consumers.
• Establish and maintain good rapport and working relationships with residents.
• Contribute to the formulation and implementation of individual housing support plans.
• Aid and encourage residents to meet the established goals of their housing plans.
• Encourage resident decision-making.
• Report problems and behavioral changes to supervisor.
• Provide information, referral and advocacy.
• Work cooperatively with all internal and external entities.
• Ensure the protection of all clients civil liberties, rights and property.
• Attend all staff meetings.
• Document all contacts, in writing, in case files.
• Maintain accurate, up to date case files and other reporting requirements.
• Participate in supervisor meetings.
• Visit apartment sites at least once per month.
• On call responsibilities, where applicable.
• Ensure clients are transported to needed services in a timely manner.
• Maintain valid American Red Cross/American Heart Association CPR/First Aid certification, if applicable.
• Maintain and protect the confidential nature of all matters related to this position.
• Participate, when apropriate, in agency training sessions.

We Are a State Mandated Organization, Covid-19 Vaccinations are Required. Selected candidates must be vaccinated against COVID-19 and have received a booster shot. Baltic Street AEH will require selected candidates to submit proof of complete vaccination against COVID-19 and having received a booster shot prior to extending a job offer. If a candidate has a qualifying medical condition that contraindicates a Covid-19 vaccination, a medical exemption form should be requested from Human Resources.

Baltic Street AEH, Inc. does not discriminate in its hiring practices on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, religion, veteran status or disability. If you would require an accommodation in how you would perform the essential functions of the position as described, please inform your interviewer'
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Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $31,200.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
We are a State Mandated Agency. Vaccination Required

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Brooklyn, NY 11201: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Housing Services: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Academy of Peer Services Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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