Case Manager, Brownsville Homebase (54064)

RiseBoro Community Partnership; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

RiseBoro Community Partnership in New York City seeks an experienced housing services coordinator to support program participants, coordinate subsidies, and connect clients with community resources. You will work with clients, families, and staff to implement service plans, monitor progress, prepare documentation for subsidies, and ensure clients’ rights are protected.

The role requires strong communication, bilingual English/Spanish preferred, and a commitment to social justice within a

Qualifications

• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Experience in nonprofit organizations and commitment to social justice.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to advocate.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.
• Entrepreneurial spirit with problem-solving and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates services to provide program participants with tools to sustain housing and prevent homelessness.
• Works with clients, households, supervisors, and staff to execute the service plan.
• Sets goals and actions to address immediate housing crises and underlying causes.
• Monitors and evaluates progress on service plan implementation.
• Convenes client cases with Supervisor and Program Director to determine subsidy needs.
• Prepares documentation for in-house subsidy applications for clients.
• Provides referrals to access community supports and entitlements.
• Maintains accurate records via case files and databases.
• Coordinates and delivers services to Homebase program participants.
• Ensures participants' rights are protected.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisors or Program Director.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Non-profit experience

Communication & advocacy

Independent with team

Relationship building

Education

Associate Degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Coordinates services and activities to provide program participants with necessary tools to sustain their housing and prevent homelessness;
• Works with the client, household members, supervisors and supplementary staff to execute the service plan;
• Establishes goals and actions which address the immediate housing crisis and the underlying causes of the crises;
• Monitors and evaluates program participants progress on the implementation of their service plan;
• Conferences client cases with the Supervisor and Program Director and determines the necessity of financial subsidies;
• Prepares all necessary documentation to prepare in-house subsidy applications on behalf of the client;
• Provides referrals for clients to access community supports, public benefits and entitlements;
• Maintains accurate record keeping via case files and the designated computer database;
• Engages in the arrangement, coordination, monitoring and delivery of services to Homebase program participants;
• Ensures that program participants rights are protected;
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisors or Program Director.

COMPETENCIES

• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Experience working in non-profit organizations and commitment to social justice
• Excellent communication skills and ability to advocate
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with a team
• Entrepreneurial spirit, ability to problem solve and build relationship

Education Experience

• Associate Degree required plus three years of experience; Bachelors degree preferred.

Qualifications

It is the policy of RiseBoro to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No individual will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, political or union affiliation, marital or partnership status, sex, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity, familial status, genetic information or predisposition or characteristic, disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, status as a veteran or member of the U.S. military and related obligations, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, job placement, compensation, benefits, training and apprenticeship, employee development, promotion, demotion, discipline, transfer, lay-off and recall, and termination. RiseBoro makes reasonable accommodations based on religion and/or disability as required by law, and requests for accommodation are to be directed to the Human Resources Department.