Senior Housing Coordinator

RiseWell Community Services is seeking a Full-Time Sr. Housing Coordinator to join the Suffolk County, Department of Health, Division of Mental Hygiene, ADULT SPOA Unit in Haupuage, NY

Reports to

Kristen Crispino, LCSW, Sr. Psychiatric Social Worker, Adult SPOA

Job function

This an administrative position, focused on coordinating and facilitating ease of access for several housing program opportunities for individuals with behavioral health conditions in Suffolk County. As a member of the Adult SPOA unit, the Housing Coordinator will be responsible for reviewing/processing applications for adults with mental illness seeking respite, Crisis Residence and/or SPA housing. The Housing Coordinator will be the primary contact person at the County level regarding oversight of these housing programs; which includes ensuring policies and procedures are being followed, as well as working together with housing and respite providers and referral sources to ensure the system is working to its full potential.

This position requires an individual who is organized and able to complete tasks timely, efficiently and independently, as many of the roles within this position are time sensitive. It is necessary to possess strong communication and negations skills, in order to coordinate effectively with all different providers and resources. As coordinator of these programs, it is important to have a working knowledge and be able to utilize Microsoft Excel in order to manage reports and statistics to identify trends in the housing systems.

This position requires an individual who is organized and able to complete tasks timely, efficiently and independently, as many of the roles within this position are time sensitive. It is necessary to possess strong communication and negations skills, in order to coordinate effectively with all different providers and resources.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree, or like experience required project Management or similar experience preferred

Benefits