Forensic Supportive Housing Specialist
About the role
At Charles Evans Center (CEC Healthcare), we believe stable housing is the foundation for recovery, independence, and long-term success. We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Forensic Supportive Housing Specialist to join our Supportive Housing Program. In this role, you will work alongside individuals with behavioral health challenges and justice-involved backgrounds as they build meaningful lives in the community. Through advocacy, skill-building, care coordination, and supportive services, you will help residents maintain housing stability, achieve personal goals, and strengthen their connection to the communities where they live.
Responsibilities
- Provide supportive housing services in accordance with OMH regulations and program standards
- Help residents develop independent living and life-management skills
- Support individuals with housing stability, apartment maintenance, budgeting, and community engagement
- Conduct assessments and identify areas where additional support and skill development are needed
- Coordinate services with treatment providers, community agencies, landlords, and other key partners
- Advocate for residents and assist them in navigating community resources
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation of services and resident progress
- Provide crisis intervention, problem-solving, and supportive guidance when needed
- Participate in an on-call rotation to support residents outside of regular business hours
- Travel throughout Nassau County to meet residents in their homes and communities
Requirements
- Associate degree or equivalent college credits
- Experience working with forensic populations and/or individuals with complex behavioral health needs
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Valid New York State driver's license in good standing with a clean driving record
- Daily access to a reliable vehicle for work-related travel
- Ability and willingness to participate in an on-call rotation
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or a related field
- Experience in supportive housing, case management, care coordination, or community-based services
- Familiarity with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Retirement Plan with Employer Contributions/Match
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Professional Development and Training Opportunities
- Mileage Reimbursement for Work-Related Travel
- Tuition Assistance/Reimbursement
- Employee Referral Program
Pay
Non-Bachelor's Degree: $25.97/hour
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: $28.36/hour
Schedule
Full-Time | Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM. Flexible schedule required to meet program needs, including participation in an on-call rotation. Based in Glen Cove (2 days per week) and Baldwin (3 days per week) with regular community-based travel throughout Nassau County.