Community Access Worker Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Community Access was founded in 1974 to provide housing and support for people being discharged from psychiatric institutions. Today, we are one of the leading providers of supportive and affordable housing in New York City, and the originators of an integrated housing model which has become a best practice nationally: affordable housing where families live alongside people living with mental health concerns. Our staff work daily to support thousands of New Yorkers through supportive and affordable housing, peer-driven residential crisis support programs, training, advocacy, supported education, mobile treatment and other healing-focused services.

Community Access provides affordable housing, supportive services, education, training and employment services, integrated rehabilitation and treatment services to individuals with psychiatric disabilities, histories of homelessness, substance use, criminal justice involvement and serious health concerns. The Housing department provides permanent and affordable supportive housing for individuals living with mental health concerns and low-income community residents and families, as well as licensed transitional residential programs for individuals moving from institutions into the community. Services are geared towards assisting people in maintaining their housing and moving forward with their lives in stable community-based environments.

Community Access’ Housing Mobile Team (HMT) serves Community Access tenants who are experiencing a behavioral health or physical health crisis that requires an extra level of support to resolve. The HMT staff work collaboratively with housing staff, utilizing assertive engagement strategies to proactively engage tenants in services.

The Housing Mobile team is a multidisciplinary program that includes psychiatry, nursing, social work, peer specialists and other staff members offering rehabilitation, treatment and recovery support services. The team provides expertise in the areas of health and wellness, substance use and harm reduction, criminal justice, peer support and behavioral health recovery. Based on their area of expertise, team members collaborate to deliver comprehensive, integrated and flexible services that are responsive to a participant’s choices, needs and goals.

The Registered Nurse (RN) functions as a primary practitioner who assesses and monitors HMT participants’ clinical health and response to treatment. The nursing approach of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation and evaluation is used to assist individuals in their achievement of mental health, rehabilitation and recovery goals.

• Progress notes for all contacts, attempted contacts, and collateral outreach is completed within two business days of the contact/attempt
• Comprehensive Nursing Assessments are offered to participants during the first month of enrollment
• Diagnostic and prescription information is updated in charts within two business days of any hospital contact/discharge

• Have an understanding, appreciation, and commitment to the philosophy and mission of Community Access
• Commitment to person-centered treatment strategies, upholding participants’ rights, and self-determination in service provision.
• Currently licensed as a registered professional nurse by the New York State Education Department.
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience working as an RN.
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience working with persons with mental health conditions in health or social services setting.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to synthesize and summarize information and make judgments regarding care.
• Eligible for full and unconditional participation in the Medicaid and Medicare programs.
• Computer proficiency in Windows operating systems and programs, such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, as well as comfort with learning new electronic systems.
• Comfort providing treatment in non-traditional settings, including but not limited to the street, community spaces, and shelters.
• Must be able to work in the community, including use of public transportation throughout the boroughs
• Must be able to lift and carry 25 pounds
• Must be fingerprinted and cleared by the New York State Justice Center

Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Community Access is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V.

Women, People of Color and Members of the LGBT community are strongly