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Program Specialist, The Grand (PT)

CompanyACMH INC
LocationNew York
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 25, 2026
About The Company
For more than 45 years, ACMH has promoted the wellness and recovery of persons with mental illness living in New York City. ACMH is committed to the mental and physical wellbeing of vulnerable New Yorkers and is a leader in the provision of outreach and engagement, care management, rehabilitation, crisis support, and supportive housing. ACMH’s programs seek to maximize each client’s decision-making role regarding their own needs and goals, recognizing that personal growth occurs when people believe that change is possible and that support is available to attain the goals that are important to them. ACMH is committed to becoming an anti-racist organization and seeks to promote actionable change to create an intentional culture of equity at individual, interpersonal and institutional levels.
About the Role

Description

Position: Program Specialist, The Grand


Reports to: Program Director


Function: Provides direct service to clients, assisting with training in skills of daily living.


Location: The Bronx (Mount Hope)


Schedule: Tuesdays through Thursdays (9:00am-5:00pm)


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.


Part Time Hourly Salary: $22.50


Please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for 3 professional references.


ACMH is committed to the mental and physical wellbeing of vulnerable New Yorkers and is a leader in the provision of outreach and engagement, care management, rehabilitation, crisis support, and supportive housing. ACMH is committed to becoming an anti-racist organization and seeks to promote actionable change to create an intentional culture of equity at individual, interpersonal and institutional levels.


For more information, visit our website: www.acmhnyc.org


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.

Key Skills
Direct ServiceTrainingSkills of Daily LivingPersonal HygieneLaundryApartment CleaningBudgetingMeal PlanningSelf-PreservationMedication MonitoringDocumentationOrganizational SkillsVerbal CommunicationWritten Communication
Categories
Social ServicesHealthcareAdministrative
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
This role involves providing direct service to clients by assisting with training in essential daily living skills, including hygiene, apartment maintenance, budgeting, and meal preparation. The specialist will also monitor client safety, medication self-administration, and document client progress according to program policies.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
209
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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