EHAP Housing Case Manager

Westhab, Inc; City of Yonkers (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Westhab, Inc. in Yonkers, NY is hiring an EHAP Housing Case Manager to provide housing-focused case management for homeless families in the Emergency Housing Assistance Program.

The role emphasizes rapid placement into permanent housing, collaboration with DSS and service providers, and advocacy for subsidies and housing solutions. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in social work or a related field, possess strong communication skills, and be able to engage hard-to-reach

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work or related field preferred.
• Strong computer, presentation, written and verbal communication skills required.
• Experience in case management, home visiting, homelessness, or child welfare desired.
• Fluency in Spanish is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with WCDSS and other service providers to help families achieve housing goals.
• Formulate housing plans to transition residents to permanent housing and use subsidies effectively.
• Conduct biweekly home visits and EHAP apartment inspections.
• Provide crisis intervention services as needed.
• Assist residents with housing and rental subsidy applications and moving costs.
• Link families with community-based providers for long-term support.
• Maintain accurate written records and HUD/WCDSS-compliant documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Engaging hard-to-reach families

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Tools

ClientTrack HMIS

Job description

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EHAP Housing Case Manager

A0050 EHAP TenSer Sal Full time Professional 103 Elm Street, Yonkers - WST, Yonkers, NY, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 3569

Salary Range: $42,000.00 To $48,000.00 Annually

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: EHAP Housing Case Manager

DEPARTMENT: Emergency Housing Assistance Program

FLSA: Non-Exempt

LOCATION: Yonkers, NY

SALARY: $42,000.00 - $48,000.00

SUMMARY: Provide housing-focused case management services to homeless families in the Emergency Housing Apartment Program (EHAP) to rapidly secure permanent housing.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works collaboratively with Westchester County Department of Social Services (WCDSS) and other service providers to help families achieve housing goals.
• Formulates a housing plan with residents to ensure a timely transition to permanent housing and appropriate usage of housing subsidies.
• Facilitates individual and group tenant education to provide families with information, resources and skills to help them secure and maintain permanent housing. Topics include: interviewing skills, understanding leases, landlord/tenant rights and responsibilities, financial literacy, and daily living skills.
• Refers residents to specific housing opportunities.
• Conducts biweekly home visits and EHAP apartment inspections.
• Provides crisis intervention services as needed.
• Submits and tracks work order requests.
• Assists residents with completion and filing of housing and rental subsidy applications.
• Helps residents secure moving costs from DSS, including broker's fees, security deposits, first month’s rent, furniture allowances and arrange utilities and utility payments.
• Links families with community-based providers that are able to meet their long-term social support and service needs.
• Maintains accurate written record of services provided to families and all required documentation in accordance with HUD and WCDSS requirements.
• Maintain demographic and other needed information regarding residents for use in statistical reporting through ClientTrack HMIS and other database programs.
• Submits accurate, timely reports as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field required. Strong computer, presentation, written and verbal communication skills required. Must have experience in one of the following areas: case management, home visiting, homelessness, or child welfare. Ability to engage hard to reach families. Understanding of and commitment to community and strength-based work. Sensitivity to the needs of culturally diverse communities and families. Must be available to work occasional evenings. Must have own transportation and valid driver's license. Fluency in Spanish is highly desirable.

AGENCY PROFILE & EMPLOYEE EXPECTATIONS:

We are staffed by an extraordinary group of hard working professionals that are fully committed to our mission - Building Communities. Changing Lives. Working at Westhab is not easy. Our expectations for all staff are high. We believe that the people and the communities that we have the privilege to serve deserve our very best every day. We are a results-driven organization that focuses on empowerment and impact. (EOE)

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA):

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ensures safe and healthful working conditions to workers by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance. Westhab complies with all applicable OSHA standards, rules and regulations in addition to keeping our workplaces free of serious recognized hazards.