Shelter Assessment Specialist - Help Homeless Find Housing

Volunteers of America-Greater New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Prescription coverage

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Birthday holiday

Job summary

Volunteers of America-Greater New York is seeking an Assessment Specialist for the Schwartz Men’s Shelter on Wards Island, NY 10035. You will conduct standardized assessments, determine housing barriers, and identify service needs for homeless men, coordinating referrals to housing search and case management.

The role requires an Associates Degree or 60 college credits in Human Services (or a HS Diploma/GED with relevant shelter experience) and strong verbal/written communication skills.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or 60 college credits in Human Services or a High School Diploma/GED with 2 years of shelter experience.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication abilities, including basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide standardized assessments to individuals who have entered the shelter.
• Obtain household verification and background checks as required.
• Assess clients' housing and services needs; identify immediate housing placement opportunities.
• Collaborate with area providers to coordinate necessary services.
• Make referrals to case management, housing search support and other services as appropriate.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer literacy

Housing services knowledge

Education

Associates Degree in Human Services

60 college credits in Human Services

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Volunteers of America-Greater New York is seeking an Assessment Specialist for the Schwartz Men’s Shelter on Wards Island, NY 10035. You will conduct standardized assessments, determine housing barriers, and identify service needs for homeless men, coordinating referrals to housing search and case management.

The role requires an Associates Degree or 60 college credits in Human Services (or a HS Diploma/GED with relevant shelter experience) and strong verbal/written communication skills.