Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Community Access
Job overview
The Temporary Service Coordinator role at Community Access involves providing recovery-oriented support services to program participants with psychiatric disabilities and other challenges, helping them achieve personal, vocational, and educational goals.
Responsibilities and impact
The Temporary Service Coordinator supports assigned participants by developing and implementing service plans, maintaining documentation, advocating for quality care, and using a person-centered recovery model.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, be fingerprinted and cleared by the NY State Justice Center, possess strong communication, conflict mediation, and computer skills, and be committed to recovery-oriented practice; bilingual Spanish-speaking is preferred.
Work environment and culture
Community Access values recovery-oriented practice, social justice, and human rights, fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment encouraging diversity and lived experience in mental health.
Company information
Community Access is a pioneering NYC organization since 1974 providing supportive housing and social services for people with mental health concerns across 25 locations and multiple programs.
Job location and travel
The role requires working in the field using public transportation and the ability to walk several flights of stairs, indicating an urban NYC setting.
Application process
Interested candidates should apply through the Community Access website at www.communityaccess.org/jobs.
Company overview
Community Access is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing supportive housing, mental health services, and advocacy for individuals with mental health concerns and those who have experienced homelessness. They generate revenue through government grants, private donations, and various fundraising activities. Founded in 1974, Community Access has a long history of pioneering innovative solutions to improve the quality of life for marginalized communities, emphasizing empowerment and community integration.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your commitment to recovery-oriented practice and your understanding of Community Access's mission to support individuals with psychiatric disabilities and histories of homelessness.
Emphasize skills in conflict mediation, problem-solving, excellent communication, and proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel, as these are key requirements in the job description.
Apply through multiple platforms including Community Access's official careers page at communityaccess.org/jobs and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility.
Connect with current employees or managers in the service coordination or supportive housing divisions at Community Access on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like asking about their experience with recovery-oriented practices or recent advocacy initiatives the organization has undertaken.
Optimize your resume for ATS by including keywords such as 'recovery-oriented support,' 'service coordination,' 'conflict mediation,' 'advocacy,' and 'person-centered model,' ensuring your resume passes automated screenings.
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