Case Manager & Benefits Specialist for Housing Stability

Volunteers of America-Greater New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage

Prescription Coverage

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Paid Birthday Holiday

Job summary

Volunteers of America-Greater New York is seeking a Case Manager/Benefits Specialist to support formerly homeless clients living in Permanent Supportive Housing across The Bronx and Brooklyn, with a caseload at one site. You will coordinate with case management, recreational and operations staff to promote wellbeing and stability.

The role requires an associate degree or 60 college credits in Human Services, or a high school diploma with two years’ related experience, plus strong communication

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 60 college credits in Human Services, or high school diploma with 2 years related experience.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct benefits assessments and assist clients to obtain and retain benefits.
• Document disability to support SSI/SSD applications and appeals.
• Provide money management and budgeting coaching and connect to guardianship/payee services as needed.
• Develop and deliver workshops on benefits, budgets and money management.
• Maintain service documentation with client progress notes and incident reporting.
• Participate in internal and external case conferencing activities.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Computer skills

Education

Associate's degree or 60 college credits in Human Services

High School Diploma or GED with 2 years related experience

Job description

Volunteers of America-Greater New York is seeking a Case Manager/Benefits Specialist to support formerly homeless clients living in Permanent Supportive Housing across The Bronx and Brooklyn, with a caseload at one site. You will coordinate with case management, recreational and operations staff to promote wellbeing and stability.

The role requires an associate degree or 60 college credits in Human Services, or a high school diploma with two years’ related experience, plus strong communication