Provide support to eligible individuals to promote independence through daily living skills assistance and mental health care coordination. Develop housing options and maintain community relationships to ensure participants have safe and affordable permanent housing.
About Us With a history stretching back more than 70 years, AccessCNY is continually growing and expanding our reach. Offering person-centered services that empower individuals of all ages and abilities to reach their full potential as part of our community. Our focus is supporting individuals by ways of residential housing, mental health and clinical services, and immersing our participants in community engagement. Working closely with the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities and the Office of Mental Health, we support 27 housing locations and 3 administrative buildings.?
We are looking for a proactive employee to provide necessary support to eligible persons that promote their success at the highest level of independence possible.
Develop supportive relationships with individuals and get to know their unique capabilities, personality, and potential Maintain a person-centered approach, and support individual preference and choice, to the extent possible under program guidelines Support individuals by providing assistance with daily living skills and oversight, as needed Assist participants with establishing and maintaining both mental and physical health care; promote independence in medication self-administration Provide situational counseling, benefits, and entitlements, counseling Engage in crisis intervention, as needed; facilitate the development of natural supports and encourage self-advocacy. Assist Program Manager in developing a variety of housing options that may provide safe and affordable permanent housing to participants Maintain ongoing relationships with community residence staff to support planning with individuals interested in exploring independent housing options Possess a broad knowledge of community services which can be made available to participants, family members, service providers, and other significant supports Assist in the referral processes for Agency and community programs; ensure responses to referrals are conducted in a timely manner, coordinate services with programs to identify participants’ areas of need and delegate supports appropriately Complete documentation based on program requirements following established guidelines and timeframes Maintain appropriate service, statistical, and financial records, as required, for coordination of services with other team members in a manner which respects confidentiality Perform Other Duties as Assigned Education/Experience: Associate degree, plus 3 years of human services experience required. Bachelor’s degree, preferred. Will consider equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. Must have computer experience for documentation services.
Must have a valid New York State driver’s license in accordance with the Agency Vehicle and Driving policy and transportation necessary to meet program needs. Did you know that AccessCNY offers great health, dental and vision insurance? Additionally, we provide a 401(k) match upon hire, PTO, and 11 paid holidays.
Requires an associate degree and 3 years of human services experience, though a bachelor's degree is preferred. Must possess a valid New York State driver's license and computer proficiency for documentation.
Market context
Behavioral health roles in New York are often in steady demand, especially for clinicians who can support diverse age groups and handle assessments or admissions. These positions can be competitive because employers commonly look for independent licensure, while also considering associate-level candidates with clear growth toward full licensure. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licensure status and assessment experience before applying.
