This position offers a salary range of $52,000-$57,200, with a generous benefit package including health insurance, dental, vision, dependent care, paid time off including 4 weeks of vacation starting in the first year, 401(k), tuition assistance program and more.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor degree in human services, social services, behavioral science, psychology or a related field
- One year of relevant community-based residential management or social service agency experience
- Demonstrated prior success in case management functions or eligibility determinations for community-based social welfare organizations desirable
Responsibilities:
- Assess each client's housing needs within 48 hours of admission and participate to develop discharge plan
- Assist in determination of client's eligibility for government-financed housing programs and benefit programs
- Identify, obtain, and assist documents needed for applications for supportive and permanent housing
- Assist in the escorting of clients to housing appointments and referring entities outside of the facility
- Identify and maintain resources of key information and individuals in various agencies (HRA, NYCHA, HPD) to facilitate the most current and accurate permanent housing application processes
- Develop and maintain a database of available housing resources as well as other relevant community resources (i.e., banks, utility company contacts, grocery stores, pharmacies, transportation, etc.)
- Identify new housing opportunities for clients through ongoing networking
- Maintain strong working relationships with landlord and management companies
- Prepare clients for permanent housing interviews and arranges for transportation or escorts as needed
- Ensure that discharge plan meets the safety, self-sufficiently and related need of the client in collaboration with social service staff members
Comunilife is an EEO employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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