Community Service Specialist
7 days ago
Join a Meaningful Profession with Mercy Haven
Discover the difference between a job and a fulfilling career by becoming a vital part of Mercy Haven's mission. We are dedicated to providing homes and services to diverse populations in crisis, including those living with mental illness, homeless families, veterans, domestic violence victims and the elderly. Recognized as a Newsday Top Workplace on Long Island for three years, we invest in our employees' success and offer an excellent benefits package.
We are currently seeking a passionate individual for the position of Community Service Specialist. In this impactful role, you will be instrumental in providing support to individuals within our supportive housing program.
Responsibilities:
- Assisting in securing and maintaining entitlements such as SSI/SSD, PA, Medicaid, SNAP, Section 8 housing, etc.
- Collaborating with residents on the development and implementation of long-range service plans
- Conducting regular home visits and phone contacts, with additional crisis support as needed, ensuring thorough documentation
- Establishing and maintaining contact with collateral service providers on a monthly basis and as required
- Conducting bi-monthly fire drills at each residence
- Ensuring cleanliness and setup of apartments for new residents
- Focusing on the development of essential ADL (Activities of Daily Living) skills, including budgeting, cooking, household maintenance, personal hygiene, and use of public transportation
- Assisting in the transportation of residents to Mercy Haven programs and events, including court and emergency medical appointments when necessary
- Cultivating positive relationships with neighbors and the broader community
- Participating in on-call duties on a rotational basis
If you're passionate about making a difference and contributing to our mission, we want to hear from you. Join us at Mercy Haven and be a part of a team dedicated to creating positive change in the lives of those in need. Apply now and make your career as meaningful as our mission
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or Equivalency with experience in human services required
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or related field preferred
- Experience working with homeless families preferred
- Valid NYS Driver's License with a safe driving record, access to a personal and reliable vehicle
- Physical Requirements: Sits, stands, stoops, squats, walks, and moves intermittently during work hours, may push or pull 10-15 pounds daily, may push or pull up to 50 pounds occasionally, drive agency vehicle
Shift: Full-time (37.5 hours) Tuesday through Saturday (8:30 am to 4:30 pm), on call availability (Training takes place M-F)
*Eligible for Retention Bonus within first year of employment*
- Full Benefits Package including Medical, Company-Paid Dental and Vision Single Coverage. Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) for medical plan.
- Generous Paid Time Off policies, including vacation and sick time.
- Agency paid Basic Life Insurance. Supplemental Employee, Spouse and Child Life Insurance policies, Long Term Disability (LTD), Short Term Disability (STD), 403(b) Retirement Savings
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Position eligible for Alternative Work Schedule after training completed.
Learn more at mercyhaven.org
MERCY HAVEN IS COMMITTED TO A POLICY OF EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND WILL NOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST AN APPLICANT OR EMPLOYEE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, RELIGION, GENETIC PREDISPOSITION, CREED, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ANCESTRY, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, AGE, MARITAL STATUS, VETERAN STATUS, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIM STATUS, DISABILITY OR ANY OTHER PROTECTED CATEGORY UNDER APPLICABLE LAW.
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