Case Manager/Assessment Specialist

Volunteers of America-Greater New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Prescription coverage

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Birthday holiday

Job summary

Volunteers of America-Greater New York is seeking an Assessment Specialist for the Schwartz Men’s Shelter on Wards Island, NY 10035. You will conduct standardized assessments, determine housing barriers, and identify service needs for homeless men, coordinating referrals to housing search and case management.

The role requires an Associates Degree or 60 college credits in Human Services (or a HS Diploma/GED with relevant shelter experience) and strong verbal/written communication skills.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or 60 college credits in Human Services or a High School Diploma/GED with 2 years of shelter experience.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication abilities, including basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide standardized assessments to individuals who have entered the shelter.
• Obtain household verification and background checks as required.
• Assess clients' housing and services needs; identify immediate housing placement opportunities.
• Collaborate with area providers to coordinate necessary services.
• Make referrals to case management, housing search support and other services as appropriate.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer literacy

Housing services knowledge

Education

Associates Degree in Human Services

60 college credits in Human Services

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Volunteers of America-Greater New York (VOA-Greater New York) is a leading anti-poverty organization serving neighbors in need across New York City, Northern New Jersey, and Westchester. Through 70+ programs, we support over 35,000 adults and children each year, including individuals experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, youth aging out of foster care, veterans, seniors, and children with developmental delays.

Our staff are at the heart of this work, creating meaningful change every day. If you're passionate about making a difference and joining a mission-driven team, we invite you to explore this opportunity.

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the following position:

Position: Assessment Specialist The Assessment Specialist conducts standardized assessments for homeless men to identify housing barriers and determine the level of service needed.

The Schwartz Mens Shelter is a shelter for men operating 24 hours a day and seven days a week. Clients are referred to the program by the New York City Department of Homeless Services. To learn more about the program, copy and paste this link into a browser https://www.voa-gny.org/housing

Location: Wards Island, NY 10035

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates Degree or 60 college credits courses in Human Services field or High School Diploma or GED with 2 year of relevant shelter experience.
• The position also requires a demonstrated ability in verbal and written communication, including basic computer skills.

Assessment Specialist Principal Responsibilities:

• Provide standardized assessments to individuals who have entered the shelter.
• Obtain household verification and background checks as required.
• Assess client's housing and services need. Identify immediate housing placement opportunities for clients.
• Collaborate with area providers to coordinate necessary services.
• Make referrals to case management, housing search support and other services as appropriate.

We are committed to offering our employees an exceptional comprehensive benefits package that supports their health, well-being, and personal growth. Full-time employees enjoy:

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
• Prescription Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off, including a Paid Birthday Holiday

And much more!

To learn more about our staff, culture and much more, copy and paste our website link into a browser: https://www.voa-gny.org/our-staff-and-culture/

VOA-Greater New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled/Other Protected Categories.