Program Specialist, Independence House at ACMH INC

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Aug, 26

Salary

43680.0

Posted On

07 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Daily Living Skills Training, Budgeting, Meal Planning, Medication Administration, Crisis Support, Case Documentation, Patient Monitoring, Communication Skills, Organization Skills, Travel Training

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Description Position: Program Specialist, Independence House Reports to: Program Director Function: Provides direct service to clients, assisting with training in skills of daily living. Location: Manhattan (Washington Heights) Schedule: Sundays through Thursdays (8:00am-4:00pm) Tasks: Teaches skills for maintaining personal hygiene, laundry and apartment cleaning. Monitors overall maintenance of apartments and alerts program director of maintenance problems. Teaches skills for budgeting, shopping, meal planning, preparation and clean-up. Teaches skills for self-preservation, monitors living units for safety and cleanliness. Administers the client cooking safety test. Monitors, documents and teaches self-administration of medication, according to program policy and procedures. Report incidents or behavioral changes in residents to supervisor. Teaches travel skills and escorts clients, where needed. Documents services rendered and client progress in a timely manner. Attends training as requested by supervisory staff. Duties as assigned by supervisor. Requirements High school diploma with some undergraduate work in psychology or high school diploma with significant experience in human services. Experience working with adults with serious mental illness preferred. Good organizational, verbal, and written communication skills. Single Site Salary: $43,680 plus generous benefits Please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for 3 professional references. ACMH is committed to the mental and physical wellbeing of vulnerable New Yorkers and is a leader in the provision of outreach and engagement, care management, rehabilitation, crisis support, and supportive housing. ACMH is committed to becoming an anti-racist organization and seeks to promote actionable change to create an intentional culture of equity at individual, interpersonal and institutional levels. For more information, visit our website: www.acmhnyc.org ACMH is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment decisions based on race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, mental or physical disability, marital status, veteran status or citizenship status.

Responsibilities

Provides direct service to clients by teaching essential skills for daily living, including hygiene, budgeting, and meal preparation. Monitors client safety, administers medication according to policy, and documents progress and incidents.