Community Resource Specialist

Overview: University Settlement is the recipient of Community Development Block Grant _ Disaster Recovery funding from the New York State Governors Office of Storm Recovery (GOSR) to implement disaster recovery services in the assigned Lower Manhattan NY Rising Community Centers. The purpose of the program is to provide local residents recovery information, support in recovery efforts, and the ability to receive recovery services in a centralized location in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy. In fulfillment of the grant requirements, University Settlement is seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Mental Health Coordinator to work in the delivery of ÐEducation and CounselingÓ services. University Settlements flexible multi-tiered Mental Health Initiative will address the current mental health needs of older adult residents within our Lower Manhattan community affected by Superstorm Sandy. Through the multi-tiered, multi-directional approach, the Settlement seeks to increase awareness, provide psychoeducation, mental health counseling and support groups for seniors who walk through University Settlements doors at various points of entry. The initiative will also provide seniors referrals to the Settlements fully-licensed Article 31 Mental Health Clinic. The unique approach means fewer steps for seniors to access all the supportive mental health services they need, with trained staff supporting and guiding them along the way in a flexible, non-traditional setting.