Phaxis

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Community Support Specialist

OLD BETHPAGE, NY 11804

Posted: 10/17/2023 Employment Type: Contract Job Number: 20674948 Pay Rate: 21-22.96 USD/Hour

Job Description

Community Support Specialist \
Travel between Brooklyn and Staten Island
Caseload of 18 people - under OMH
Hours are 9 - 5
Visiting clients in their apartments

Duties and Responsibilities •In OMH Supportive Housing Programs, CSS will be responsible for providing Tenancy Supports to individuals enrolled in the program: o Community integration skill-building services: direct training and supports to assist individuals with community integration, including community resource coordination, treatment planning, and rehabilitative independent living skills training to help individuals transitioning into housing o Stabilization services: direct services and supports to assist individuals living in a community setting, including tenancy support planning, rehabilitative independent living skills training, community resources coordination, and crisis planning and intervention to help individuals remain in housing •Always communicate in a respectful manner with all people including the people we support, supervisors, other valued team members, and members of the community •Support, attend and participate in all required events/ meetings/ reviews/ committees •Maintain the confidentiality of any information relating to individuals and employees of the organization •Other duties as assigned Education, Work Experience, and Competencies •Associate Degree in a Human Services field required;Bachelor's degree preferred o Two full years of experience supporting mental health population may substitute for Associate Degree requirement •Experience working with individuals diagnosed with mental illness and/or substance abuse disorders preferred •Valid NYS driver's license and satisfy criteria to be a driver for 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 Work Environment & Physical Demands In OMH and HUD Supported Housing Programs, MRST and OMH Apartment Treatment.
They will not reimburse for tolls/mileage

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Drew Anson

Chief Delivery Officer

Drew Anson is Chief Delivery Officer at Phaxis, a Workforce Solutions Company based in New York.

In this role, Drew leads the delivery and recruiting working closely with the leadership team to define a model that is efficient at supporting the firm s current needs and is scalable for future growth.

Drew is a seasoned executive with more than 13 years of Services & Recruitment experience. In that time, he has supported numerous Fortune 100/500/1000 organizations across industries by providing global workforce solutions, namely resources and thought leadership for large-scale projects, implementations, and managed services.

Prior to joining Phaxis predecessor firm Park Hudson in 2021, Drew spent three years at engineering technology and talent solutions firm, Collabera, as Director of Sales in North Carolina. Earlier in his career, he spent nearly eight years at Insight Global, most recently as Sales Manager of the Columbus, OH office.

He holds a degree from Central Michigan University in Sales & Marketing.

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