Description

Founded in 1974, Community Access celebrates its 50^th Anniversary as a pioneer of supportive housing and social services in NYC for people with mental health concerns. We proudly lead advocacy efforts that rally our community to promote human rights, social justice, and economic opportunities for all. We are built upon the simple truth that people are experts in their own lives. Our programs are spread across 25 locations and include over 1200 units of supportive housing in three boroughs, the Howie the Harp Advocacy Center, East Village Access—a PROS program, Peer-driven Crisis Respite Center, Adult Home Initiative and Assertive Community Treatment (ACT).

Department Overview 

Community Access provides affordable housing and supportive services to individuals with psychiatric disabilities, histories of homelessness and substance use, families with histories of homelessness, and other low-income community members. 

Position: Master’s Level Direct Service Worker 

Location: Bronx Mobile Unit 

Wage: $26.87

Benefits: no benefits 

Position Overview 

The ACT Team Masters-Level Direct Service Worker is responsible for meeting participants in the community and providing holistic recovery services tailored to the individual’s stated needs. The Masters-Level Direct Service Worker will be responsible for providing ongoing case management services for homeless adults living in Bronx mental health shelters, as well as individuals who have recently transitioned to supportive or independent housing. The Masters-Level Direct Service Worker is also responsible for integrating person-centered goals and services with the tasks of all ACT team members and for providing psychoeducation individually and in groups. The Per Diem Team Member works as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing the range of ACT services to assist participants in achieving their treatment, rehabilitation and recovery goals. 

Qualifications

Qualifications 

• Commitment to person-centered treatment strategies, upholding participants’ rights, and self-determination in service provision.

• Licensed Master of Social Work, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Creative Arts Therapist or degree in progress for one of these four licenses.

• Microsoft Office proficient 

• Must be fingerprinted and cleared by the New York State Justice Center and the ability to utilize public transportation throughout the city for assigned tasks. 

Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates should apply via www.communityaccess.org/jobs.

Community Access is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V.

Women, People of Color and Members of the LGBT community are strongly encouraged to apply.

We are dedicated to a workforce where at least 51% of our employees identify as having a personal experience using mental health

services. www.communityaccess.org