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Supported Housing Counselor

Liberty Resources is currently seeking a Full Time Supported Housing Counselor 

 

Our employees have passion around the services they provide and our corporate values of excellence and staff support.

We pride ourselves on high quality, integrated, community-based services that meet the evolving needs of our communities. We’re committed to building a diverse workforce that values the contributions of all team members and work to recognize cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and how they apply to provision of positive health outcomes.

Why Us?


* HRSA grant approved site


* PSLF eligible


* CASAC hours eligible


* Additional pay increase available

Supported Housing Counselor Position Summary:

 

The Housing Counselor provides counseling and housing assistance to tenants in the program identified as high utilizers of Medicaid services.

 By using identified best practices, procedures and methods, Housing Counselor provides supportive housing services as a means to facilitate access to both behavioral health and health services and improve the health/behavioral health status of tenants and reduce the likelihood of homelessness.         

                                               

Supported Housing Counselor Position Responsibilities:

 


* Provides on-site and community-based services for tenants identified as high utilizers of Medicaid services or receiving Permanent Supportive Housing.


* Provides advocacy, supportive counseling, and referral and linkage services for program tenants as needed, and as assigned by the Program Manager.


* Establishes individualized service plans and implements goals in cooperation with all members of the tenants' care team.  Assures continuity of tenant services.


* Responds to and effectively handles emergency situations which may require flexibility of time and area of assignment.  Shares on-call responsibility and takes necessary action to ensure staff coverage at residential sites, appropriate crisis interventions, and untoward incident notification. 


* Provide recovery-oriented services.


* Completes all required documentation, in timelines in accordance with program standards.

 

 

Supported Housing Counselor Qualifications:

 

CASAC Trainee Certification preferred.  HS Diploma and two (2) years of related experience required.  Bachelor’s or Associate’s and/or related experience preferred.  Must possess a valid New York State Driver’s License.

Demonstrates the values of diversity, equity and belonging; foster an inclusive environment that facilitates diversity.

 

 

Supported Housing Counselor Required Skills and Abilities:

 


* The ability to understand, support and operate from a strength-based approach; display professionalism in all settings; recognize the importance and benefits of re...




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