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NY 13502

On the spot interviews!

DEPARTMENT

Residential DATE:

11/2025

JOB TITLE:

Supported Housing Assistant BAND:

2

STATUS:

Non-Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience

• Associates Degree in a Human Services or Accounting field with 3-12 months in the field preferred. OR
• High School Diploma or equivalent with 3 years of experience in a similar field. Skills
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a professional relationship with clientele and personnel within and outside the Agency.
• Ability to communicate orally and in a written form in an organized and concise manner.
• Ability to think creatively.
• Ability to negotiate on behalf of clientele with companies such as National Grid, furniture stores, landlords, etc.
• Computer skills as necessary.
• Demonstrate competence in math/accounting skills.
• A valid New York State Driver's License with 5 points or less.
• Ability to recognize and control one's own biases, values, systems, judgments, etc.
• Organized skills to meet assigned situations and work demands.

RESPONSIBLE TO

Supported Housing Coordinator

MAJOR FUNCTIONS

Administrative

• Required to follow all Agency policies and procedures, using the Policy and Procedures manual as a reference.
• Required to understand and abide by those laws, regulations, policies, and procedures that are applicable to the program/service which you are providing.
• Required to report any known or suspected violation of laws, regulations, policies and procedures related to programs/services of the agency.
• Required to maintain accurate statistical records and files on program participants and activities, including but not limited to individual client records, billing records, expense sheets, purchase orders, petty cash, schedules, mileage records.
• Act as back up for Supported Housing Coordinator.
• Review and update accurate program records and statistics as directed by supervisor.
• Carry out program goals commensurate with policies and procedures.
• Assess recipient's needs as required by program.
• Implement contacts based on client need. Client/Program Related
• Advocate, facilitate, monitor, support, and coordinate services to approximately 60 adult mentally ill clients.
• Provide services as outlined in the Policies and Procedures required by the Office of Mental Health.
• Develop thorough knowledge of programs.
• Be aware of community resources and utilize same as relevant.
• Maintain client confidentiality. Catholic Charities Agency and Community Related
• Attend staff meetings on a regular basis.
• Participate in service training sessions, workshops, and/or conference within Catholic Charities and the larger community, as necessary.
• Perform other duties within the organization, as directed.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and employees will perform other job-related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or other management staff as required. Catholic Charities of Oneida Madison County reserves the right to revise and change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $19.25 per hour Expected hours: 35.0 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

with clients who are seriously and persistently mentally ill: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

NYS Driver's License with 5 pts or less (Required)

Work Location:

In person