EHAP Housing Case Manager – Help Families Secure Homes

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

Job summary

Westhab in Yonkers, NY seeks an EHAP Housing Case Manager to provide housing-focused case management for homeless families enrolled in the Emergency Housing Assistance Program. The role aims to rapidly secure permanent housing through coordinated services and subsidies.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in social work or related field, strong written and verbal communication skills, and experience in case management, home visiting, homelessness, or child welfare.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field required.
• Strong computer, presentation, written and verbal communication skills required.
• Experience in case management, home visiting, homelessness, or child welfare preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Westchester County Department of Social Services (WCDSS) and other service providers to help families achieve housing goals.
• Formulate a housing plan with residents to ensure a timely transition to permanent housing and appropriate usage of housing subsidies.
• Facilitate individual and group tenant education on interviewing skills, leases, landlord/tenant rights and responsibilities, financial literacy, and daily living skills.
• Refer residents to specific housing opportunities.
• Conduct biweekly home visits and EHAP apartment inspections.
• Provide crisis intervention services as needed.
• Submit and track housing and rental subsidy work orders and applications.
• Help residents secure moving costs from DSS (broker’s fees, security deposits, first month’s rent, furniture allowances; arrange utilities).
• Link families with community-based providers for long-term social support and service needs.
• Maintain accurate written records and HUD/WCDSS-required documentation.
• Maintain demographic information for HMIS and reporting.

Skills

Communication skills

Spanish language

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field

Job description

Westhab in Yonkers, NY seeks an EHAP Housing Case Manager to provide housing-focused case management for homeless families enrolled in the Emergency Housing Assistance Program. The role aims to rapidly secure permanent housing through coordinated services and subsidies.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in social work or related field, strong written and verbal communication skills, and experience in case management, home visiting, homelessness, or child welfare.