Case Manager, Bushwick Homebase

Riseboro Community Partnership; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA after 60 days

Commuter benefits after 30 days

403B eligible after 30 days

Agency holidays off (13)

Job summary

RiseBoro Community Partnership in New York, NY, is seeking a Program Coordinator to coordinate services and resources to prevent homelessness and sustain housing for participants. You will work with clients, household members, supervisors and staff to implement the service plan and monitor progress.

The role requires an associate degree with three years of experience; a bachelor’s degree is preferred. Bilingual Spanish/English is required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required with three years of experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish/English required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates services and activities to provide program participants with tools to sustain housing and prevent homelessness.
• Works with client, household members, supervisors and staff to execute the service plan.
• Establishes goals and actions addressing the immediate housing crisis and underlying causes.
• Monitors and evaluates participant progress on service plan implementation.
• Conferences client cases with Supervisor and Program Director to determine necessity of subsidies.
• Prepares documentation for in-house subsidy applications on behalf of clients.
• Provides referrals to access community supports, public benefits and entitlements.
• Engages in arrangement, coordination, monitoring and delivery of Homebase program services.
• Ensures participant rights are protected.

Education

Associate degree + three years of experience

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Roles, Responsibilities and Essential Duties: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;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.Required Skills/Qualifications:Associate degree required plus three years of experience; Bachelor’s degree preferred.Bilingual Spanish/English required.Experience in customer or client services requiredAbility to problem solve and work with a high level of autonomy requiredSkills, Knowledge & Abilities:Experience working in non-profit organizations and commitment to social justiceExcellent communication skills and ability to advocateAbility to work independently and collaborate with a teamEntrepreneurial spirit, ability to problem solve and build relationshipEmployee Benefits:Medical, Dental, VisionFSA after 60 daysCommuter Benefits after 30 days403B eligible after 30 days13 Agency Holidays off15 Vacation Days year 1The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.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.