Job description

Community Support Specialist – Associates in Human Services req’d

Be an Advocate.

Be a Mentor. Teach Life Skills

Help People Achieve More.

What would it take for you to feel good about your job? Making people happy? Helping people make better decisions? Being a good role model? Recognition and appreciation? Top benefits?

You will find all that and so much more at Family Residences and Essential Services (F.R.E.E.). We currently serve over 4,000 people with ID/DD, mental illness & brain injury and we’re seeking people like you to join us in helping them! As a Community Support Specialist (CSS), you will provide training in independent living skills, including how to be responsible tenants and maintain psychiatric stability. You will also assist the Program Supervisor in implementing agency policies and procedures!

We’ll provide you with:

• Excellent Paid Training
• Outstanding Benefits
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Medical | Dental | Vision | Life Insurance
• Retirement 401K
• Wellness benefits with gym reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• A positive, supportive environment
• Opportunities for advancement & more!
• Flexible schedules for Full Time or Part Time

What you’ll need:

· Associate’s degree in a Human Services field required; Bachelor’s degree preferred

· Valid NYS driver’s license

· Experience working with individuals diagnosed with mental illness and/or substance abuse disorders preferred

· Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment with flexibility, keeping others informed and anticipating needs is essential

· Must be efficient, well organized, and have excellent communication skills

For immediate consideration, email a resume to careers@ familyres.org or STOP BY at F.R.E.E., 405 Locust Avenue, Oakdale (just off Sunrise Highway) between the hours of 10am-3pm,

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Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE) founded in 1977 and headquartered in Old Bethpage, benefits and proudly supports more than 4,000 individuals with intellectual/ developmental disabilities, mental illness and traumatic brain injury. It is the mission of FREE to help individuals of all abilities realize their full potential. FREE provides a diverse array of supports and services including: housing, recovery services, transition to work, employment, day, community and family services, respite, crisis services, education and after-school support, primary and specialty health care and advocacy.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status. Experience as a personal care assistant, care assistant, home health aide, healthcare aide, nursing assistant, teacher aide, retail, customer service, clerical, cashier

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: On the road

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