Program Specialist, Garden House

Description Position: Program Specialist, Garden House Reports to: Program Director Function: Provides direct service to clients, assisting with training in skills of daily living. Location: Manhattan (East Village) Schedule: Tuesdays through Saturdays (3:00pm-11:00pm) Tasks Teaches skills for maintaining personal hygiene, laundry and apartment cleaning. Monitors overall maintenance of apartments and alerts program director of maintenance problems. Teaches skills for budgeting, shopping, meal planning, preparation and clean-up. Teaches skills for self-preservation, monitors living units for safety and cleanliness. Administers the client cooking safety test. Monitors, documents and teaches self-administration of medication, according to program policy and procedures. Report incidents or behavioral changes in residents to supervisor. Teaches travel skills and escorts clients, where needed. Documents services rendered and client progress in a timely manner. Attends training as requested by supervisory staff. Duties as assigned by supervisor. Requirements High school diploma with some undergraduate work in psychology or high school diploma with significant experience in human services. Experience working with adults with serious mental illness preferred. Good organizational, verbal, and written communication skills. Single Site Salary: $45,760plus generous benefits Please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for 3 professional references. ACMH is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment decisions based on race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, mental or physical disability, marital status, veteran status or citizenship status. #J-18808-Ljbffr ACMH Inc.