Community Support Specialists – Assoc or 2 yrs exp required

Travel Reimbursement (mileage paid)

Looking for a career that’s on the go? You’ll love this role!

We’re excited to offer EARNED WAGE ACCESS! Work today, get paid tomorrow!

Suffolk County, NY. Find more in your career at Family Residences and Essential Services (F.R.E.E.), currently serving over 4,000 people with ID/DD, mental illness & brain injury. We’re seeking people exceptional people who are seeking a growth career to join us!

The Community Support Specialist (CSS) provides training in independent living skills, including how to be responsible tenants and maintain psychiatric stability. The CSS assists the Program Supervisor in implementing agency policies and procedures

Specifically, you will:

• Work with the people we support to help them identify and realize their personal life goals
• Teach individuals who to contact for emergencies including, medical, psychiatric, fire, lack of food, etc.
• Assist individuals in utilizing community/neighborhood services.
• Act as a liaison between individuals, landlords, and various treatment team members.
• Teach independent living skills such as: apartment maintenance, socialization skills, budgeting, self-medication, personal care, travel training, shopping, cooking, and returning to school or the work force.
• Develop Individualized Support Plans in conjunction with individuals and treatment teams: housing stability, medication management, employment and vocational training, mental health treatment services, drug and alcohol assessment and referral for community-based services.
• Encourage and support individuals to maintain psychiatric stability through counseling, crisis intervention, attending a daytime activity, participating in treatment, and utilizing other available resources.
• Work with Health Home to ensure coordination of all services (Psychiatric & Physical)
• Assist individuals in complying with mandated treatment, such as AOT order specifications, and legal mandates, such as parole or probation.

We require:

• Associate Degree in a Human Services field required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• At least 2 (two) full years of experience_ or_ Associate Degree in Human Services field o
• Experience working with individuals diagnosed with mental illness and/or substance abuse disorders preferred
• Valid NYS driver’s license and satisfy criteria to be a driver for FREE
• Experience working with individuals diagnosed with mental illness and/or substance abuse disorders preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment with flexibility, keeping others informed and anticipating needs is essential
• A professional who is efficient, well organized, and have excellent communication skills
• Proficient computer skills

You will receive:

• Outstanding Benefits
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Medical | Dental | Vision | Life Insurance
• Retirement 401K
• Wellness benefits with gym reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• A positive, supportive environment
• Opportunities for advancement & more!
• Travel Reimbursement

F.R.E.E. is a 2023 Top Long Island Workplace!

Pay Range: $21.00 - $21.98

Community Support Specialist, for immediate consideration, email a resume to careers@familyres.org

Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE) founded in 1977 and headquartered in Old Bethpage, benefits and proudly supports more than 4,000 individuals with intellectual/ developmental disabilities, mental illness and traumatic brain injury. It is the mission of FREE to help individuals of all abilities realize their full potential. FREE provides a diverse array of supports and services including: housing, recovery services, transition to work, employment, day, community and family services, respite, crisis services, education and after-school support, primary and specialty health care and advocacy.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $21.00 - $21.98 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: On the road