JOB SUMMARY: Housing Specialist

The position of Housing Specialist I assesses, refers and links individuals with mental illness to services including but not limited to housing, treatment, and community services. With a working knowledge of the resources in the community to meet the consumer's needs, the Housing Specialist I assist in providing housing support services to persons receiving government rental stipends in all Recovery Options programs. This may include but is not limited to assisting in finding and securing housing in the consumer's community of choice and assisting the consumer in maintaining the housing.

The position of Housing Specialist I assesses, refers and links individuals with mental illness to services including but not limited to housing, treatment, and community services. With a working knowledge of the resources in the community to meet the consumer’s needs, the Housing Specialist I assist in providing housing support services to persons receiving government rental stipends in all Recovery Options programs. This may include but is not limited to assisting in finding and securing housing in the consumer’s community of choice and assisting the consumer in maintaining the housing

JOB SUMMARY

The Skill Builder position provides opportunities for children diagnosed behavioral health related function limitations to receive services in their own home or community. Skill Builders will help create an environment where managed care plans, service providers, plan members and families help participants prevent and manage these behavioral health related functions. The program focuses on four core areas: social and interpersonal skills, daily living skills and intervention implementation.

JOB SUMMARY

The RN will work with Peer Staff, all medical staff and mental health professionals to provide individuals with the essential care needed upon arrival at the ICR. The RN will provide a comprehensive screening for physical health conditions, risk assessment, medication management, and on-going communication and collaboration with all staff and the individual's mental health providers.

The Peer Companion will be available to all guests staying at the Respite Housing Center, to provide peer support and companionship and be available to instill hope, support wellness and demonstrate that recovery is real and does happen. The Peer Companion should discuss the WRAP Plan, Advanced Directives and help guests set goals and engage in community and social events.

Full Time - Part Time and Per Diem positions available

The Peer Companion will be available to all guests staying at the Respite Housing Center, to provide peer support and companionship and be available to instill hope, support wellness and demonstrate that recovery is real and does happen. The Peer Companion should discuss the WRAP Plan, Advanced Directives and help guests set goals and engage in community and social events.

To reduce instances of re-hospitalization among peers being discharged from inpatient settings by providing mental health peer support and increased engagement with community based services and natural supports. Not a remote position.

JOB SUMMARY: Housing Specialist

The position of Housing Specialist I assesses, refers and links individuals with mental illness to services including but not limited to housing, treatment, and community services. With a working knowledge of the resources in the community to meet the consumer's needs, the Housing Specialist I assist in providing housing support services to persons receiving government rental stipends in all Recovery Options programs. This may include but is not limited to assisting in finding and securing housing in the consumer's community of choice and assisting the consumer in maintaining the housing.

JOB SUMMARY

The Crisis Residence Coordinator will provide oversight for operations of the multiple ROME Crisis Residences. This includes supervision of staff, conducting intake/assessments, coordinating referrals to the respite program, data tracking activities, meeting with respite participants as needed, and other duties as assigned. Weekly travel is necessary and on call. This position reports to the Director of Site Based Crisis Programs. Clinician License required. 
Licensed LMSW, LMHC, LCSW or a Licensed Nurse Practitioner.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Respite Crisis Clinician provides direct clinical support to individuals receiving services in ROME Crisis Residence programs. The clinician conducts intake screenings, comprehensive assessments, clinical assessments, risk evaluations, safety planning, and provides brief counseling and crisis stabilization services to support participants during their stay.

The Respite Crisis Clinician works collaboratively with program staff, peer specialists, and community providers to promote stabilization, recovery-oriented care, and successful transition back into the community. This position requires one of the following licenses: LMHC, LMHC-P, LMHC-D, LCSW or LMSW.

This position reports to the Crisis Residence Coordinator or Director of Site-Based Crisis Programs. Travel between program locations within Western New York may be required.

Under the general supervision of the Program Director, the Peer Advocate engages with referred individuals to coordinate activities to form trust based relationships that foster hope for positive change and personal empowerment, leading to successful integration back into the community. Peer Advocates work closely with participants to address problems and answer questions, gather information, advocate and connect participants to resources and to the community. Advocates assist participants in goal setting and work toward developing skills. The Peer Advocates will share and discuss common peer experiences when appropriate. Advocates will assist in building a sense of community and assist participants to create meaningful lives in the community. Peer Advocates will be responsible for planning, organizing, developing, leading, and facilitating group activities.

Per Diem position:  Hourly Rate of $19.00 + Mileage

Youth Peer Support (YPA) services are formal and informal services and supports provided to youth who are experiencing social, medical, emotional, developmental, substance use and/or behavioral challenges in their home, school, placement, and/or community centered services. These services provide the training and support necessary to ensure engagement and active participation of the youth in the treatment planning process and with the on-going implementation and reinforcement of skills. Services are delivered in a trauma informed, culturally and linguistically competent manner. The YPA will provide structured, scheduled activities that emphasize the opportunity for the youth to expand the skills and strategies necessary to move forward in meeting their personal, individualized goals, develop self-advocacy skills and to support their transition into adulthood.

Per Diem position:  Hourly Rate of $19.00 + Mileage

Youth Peer Support (YPA) services are formal and informal services and supports provided to youth who are experiencing social, medical, emotional, developmental, substance use and/or behavioral challenges in their home, school, placement, and/or community centered services. These services provide the training and support necessary to ensure engagement and active participation of the youth in the treatment planning process and with the on-going implementation and reinforcement of skills. Services are delivered in a trauma informed, culturally and linguistically competent manner. The YPA will provide structured, scheduled activities that emphasize the opportunity for the youth to expand the skills and strategies necessary to move forward in meeting their personal, individualized goals, develop self-advocacy skills and to support their transition into adulthood.

PSR Services in our CFTSS Program are designed to restore, rehabilitate and support an child's/youth's developmentally appropriate functioning as necessary for the integration of the child/youth as an active and productive member of their family and community with the goal of achieving minimal on-going professional intervention. Services assist with implementing interventions on a treatment plan to compensate for, or eliminate, functional deficits and interpersonal and/or behavioral health barriers associated with a child/youth's behavioral health needs. Activities are hands on and task oriented, intended to achieve the identified goals or objectives as set forth in the child/youth's individualized treatment plan.

Per Diem position, $19.00 per hour + mileage

JOB SUMMARY

PSR Services in our CFTSS Program are designed to restore, rehabilitate and support an child's/youth's developmentally appropriate functioning as necessary for the integration of the child/youth as an active and productive member of their family and community with the goal of achieving minimal on-going professional intervention. Services assist with implementing interventions on a treatment plan to compensate for, or eliminate, functional deficits and interpersonal and/or behavioral health barriers associated with a child/youth's behavioral health needs. Activities are hands on and task oriented, intended to achieve the identified goals or objectives as set forth in the child/youth's individualized treatment plan.

These services must include assisting the child/youth to develop and apply skills in natural settings. PSR is intended to foster and promote the development of needed skills identified in assessment or through the ongoing treatment of a licensed practitioner. PSR services are to be recommended by a licensed practitioner and a part of a treatment plan. PSR activities are focused on addressing the rehabilitative needs of the child/youth as part of a treatment plan and can be provided in coordination with treatment interventions by a licensed practitione

Family Peer Support Services (FPSS) for our CFTSS Program are an array of formal and informal activities and supports provided to families caring for/raising a child who is experiencing social, emotional, mental, developmental, substance use, and/or behavioral challenges in their home, school, placement, and/or community. FPSS provide a structured, strength-based relationship between a Family Peer Advocate (FPA) and the parent/family member/caregiver for the benefit of the child/youth. Services are delivered in a trauma informed, culturally and linguistically competent manner. The FPA must be a New York State Credentialed Family Peer Advocate (FPA) or a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate with a Family Specialty (CRPA-F).

JOB SUMMARY

The Peer Bridger role in the CARES Program, engages individuals who are completing their sentences and transitioning from incarceration to the community. During re-entry, peer support provides assistance with treatment planning and system navigation (accessing housing, employment, benefits, etc.). When begun prior to release, peer support activities include preparing individuals in jails and prisons to develop plans and identify resources to ensure uninterrupted treatment and connection with a recovery community. Full Time schedule must be flexible and will work Monday through Friday on an 8:00 am to 5 p.m. schedule. 40 hour work week.