Job Description
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Housing Works was founded in 1990; With a long-term commitment to AIDS advocacy. Housing Works established New York State's first harm reduction-based, OASAS-licensed outpatient drug treatment program. Other services include Health Home care management, behavioral health, and syringe exchange programs. A pioneer in the social entrepreneurship movement, Housing Works operates 10 high-end thrift shops in Manhattan and Brooklyn and a much-loved Bookstore Cafe in Soho. For more information, visit www.housingworks.org
Housing Works fights for funding and legislation to ensure that all people living with HIV/AIDS have access to quality housing, healthcare, HIV prevention, and treatment, among other lifesaving services.
Benefits:
We have three comprehensive healthcare plans to choose from based on your priorities and budget. Housing Works covers most of the plan; you pay a portion, based on your salary. Staff begins accruing PTO immediately for a total of up to 30 days earned in the first year. We offer employees an educational benefit. This money is available for tuition loan reimbursement, tuition costs, and text books.
Housing Works provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements. Housing Works complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Housing Works also does not request prior salary information during the hiring process. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Compensation Range: $16/hr - $19/hr commensurate with experience.
Overview:
Recovery Support Specialist for SAMHSA Building Communities of Recovery Grant. This position will be responsible for the provision of recovery support, case management, evidence-based intervention, and referrals. Outreach-based.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for all documentation necessary to create the participant's record: receive, review and file all required documents.
Provide evidence base practices according to the needs of the target population, among these: SBIRT, Motivational Interview, Relapse Prevention and Harm Reduction and document interventions.
Screen individuals (mostly in the community) for recruitment to the GBHI Project.
Complete intake and follow up GPRA.
Maintain an updated register of participants and provide the necessary follow-ups within the established timeframe.
Carry out the processes in compliance with the rules, procedures, and protocols of the organization.
Assess needs of program participants, create treatment plans, and review treatment plans.
Coordinate and assist in participant transportation to services.
Link program participants to care and support services via referrals and follow up.
Link participants to housing via referrals and follow up.
Referred and coordinate services with internal and external programs for participants in need.
Document and update the participant record according to the established timeframe.
Provide follow up services to program participants according to the established timeframe.
Represent project and agency in different forums.
Coordinate with other team members for participant services or support.
Provide one-on-one peer support and, in partnership with supportive services staff, assist participants in basic resource navigation
Facilitate peer support groups
Job Requirements
This position will have at least 2 years' experience working with the POF and will be reflective of the POF.
Must have extensive knowledge about risk behaviors, substance abuse practices, sterile procedures and other issues.
Must be extremely comfortable working with at-risk populations with complex needs.
Ability to perform standard phlebotomy procedures and techniques.
Knowledge of appropriate blood processing and handling procedures.
Ability to accurately complete and maintain administrative documents and records.
Ability to understand and follow specific clinical protocol, specifications, and procedures.
Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control.
Knowledge of relevant clinical and patient care regulations, policies and procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.