Senior Citizens Advocate

Job Summary

Founded in 1974, Community Access continues to uphold and operate as a pioneer of supportive housing and social services in NYC for people with mental health concerns. We proudly lead advocacy efforts that rally our community to promote human rights, social justice, and economic opportunities for all. We are built upon the simple truth that people are experts in their own lives. Our programs are spread across 25 locations and include over 1200 units of supportive housing in three boroughs, the Howie the Harp Advocacy Center, Peer-driven Crisis Respite Center, Adult Home Initiative, Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) and the Intensive Mobile Team (IMT).

Job Qualifications

• Have an understanding, appreciation, and commitment to the philosophy and mission of Community Access.
• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent (GED) – Bachelor’s degree, preferred.
• Commitment to recovery-oriented practice.
• Must be cleared through CA Background check process (Justice Center, OCFS, etc.).
• Bilingual Spanish-speaking, preferred.
• Ability to speak other relevant languages, dependent upon specific needs of tenants.
• Be skilled in conflict mediation/negotiation and have an assertive approach to problem solving.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to utilize various computer programs, specifically Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Show initiative and be responsible for follow through.
• Ability to maintain confidential information, as related to position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are dedicated to a workforce where at least 51% of our employees identify as having a personal experience using mental health services.