Children's Rescue Fund
Base pay range
$44,000.00/yr - $48,000.00/yr Primary Function/Purpose
Provide direct case management services including assessment, counseling, crisis intervention, referral, and advocacy to ensure an effective social service support plan is in place to enable the successful relocation of families to permanent housing. Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Utilizing the Department of Homeless Services (DHS) CARES system to complete family intake assessment, service plan/independent living plan, housing, next step conferences/transfers, incident reports, progress notes, and related documentation. Review accessible information from agencies such as Human Resource Administration, Administration for Children Services, Department of Probation, and Department of Homeless Services using CARES. Ensure that all information is updated in CARES in a timely fashion as required by DHS. Provide advocacy and referral services to ensure clients receive appropriate benefits, entitlements and services, thereby enhancing their transition to permanent housing while minimizing the length of homelessness. Coordinate services as needed to stabilize the family unit and address issues such as substance abuse, housekeeping, parenting, and money management to support a permanent housing goal. Assess and identify client needs, formulate plans of service, monitor and document progress, and record significant interactions to ensure high-quality service delivery compliant with State, City, and Agency regulations. Develop and maintain appropriate helping relationships with families to facilitate active involvement in achieving service goals during residency at the facility. Provide individual counseling and crisis intervention to help stabilize families during displacement. Maintain familiarity with on-site and off-site program resources and refer families to appropriate resources to ensure access to beneficial services. Facilitate groups as designated to address family issues, enhance life skills, and assist families in achieving self-sufficiency and a successful transition to permanent housing. Coordinate client services with other social services staff to ensure timely delivery of necessary services and compliance with regulations. Promote effective communication among staff and ensure timely transfer of information to administrative staff (e.g., client admission/discharge and changes in public assistance cases) for smooth operation and regulatory compliance. Perform other duties and special projects as assigned, including serving on-call for a one-week period each quarter. Assist in transferring clients in and out of the program as required. Secondary Responsibilities
Facilitate effective communication with other staff within an interdisciplinary context and participate in staff meetings and policy development. Participate in training and staff-development activities to maintain necessary interpersonal and operational skills. Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred and/or an Associate degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Counseling, Criminal Justice or Human Services. Experience: a) Bachelor’s degree (preferred) with a minimum of one year of experience in social services, counseling, crisis intervention, family services, preventive services or housing services preferred. b) Associate degree (considered) with a minimum of two years of experience in social services, counseling, crisis intervention, family services, preventive services or housing services preferred. Experience facilitating groups for homeless adults, knowledge of substance abuse issues and treatment, and family dynamics treatment is necessary. Bilingual language ability highly desirable. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and computer literacy in Microsoft Office. Other Requirements (including Physical Demands)
May be required to work long hours and a varied schedule. Travel throughout various locations in the New York City area. Climatic and ventilation considerations related to resident facilities may affect service delivery. Lifting and moving objects weighing up to 30 pounds several times a week. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EEO Statement – Children’s Rescue Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.
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$44,000.00/yr - $48,000.00/yr Primary Function/Purpose
Provide direct case management services including assessment, counseling, crisis intervention, referral, and advocacy to ensure an effective social service support plan is in place to enable the successful relocation of families to permanent housing. Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Utilizing the Department of Homeless Services (DHS) CARES system to complete family intake assessment, service plan/independent living plan, housing, next step conferences/transfers, incident reports, progress notes, and related documentation. Review accessible information from agencies such as Human Resource Administration, Administration for Children Services, Department of Probation, and Department of Homeless Services using CARES. Ensure that all information is updated in CARES in a timely fashion as required by DHS. Provide advocacy and referral services to ensure clients receive appropriate benefits, entitlements and services, thereby enhancing their transition to permanent housing while minimizing the length of homelessness. Coordinate services as needed to stabilize the family unit and address issues such as substance abuse, housekeeping, parenting, and money management to support a permanent housing goal. Assess and identify client needs, formulate plans of service, monitor and document progress, and record significant interactions to ensure high-quality service delivery compliant with State, City, and Agency regulations. Develop and maintain appropriate helping relationships with families to facilitate active involvement in achieving service goals during residency at the facility. Provide individual counseling and crisis intervention to help stabilize families during displacement. Maintain familiarity with on-site and off-site program resources and refer families to appropriate resources to ensure access to beneficial services. Facilitate groups as designated to address family issues, enhance life skills, and assist families in achieving self-sufficiency and a successful transition to permanent housing. Coordinate client services with other social services staff to ensure timely delivery of necessary services and compliance with regulations. Promote effective communication among staff and ensure timely transfer of information to administrative staff (e.g., client admission/discharge and changes in public assistance cases) for smooth operation and regulatory compliance. Perform other duties and special projects as assigned, including serving on-call for a one-week period each quarter. Assist in transferring clients in and out of the program as required. Secondary Responsibilities
Facilitate effective communication with other staff within an interdisciplinary context and participate in staff meetings and policy development. Participate in training and staff-development activities to maintain necessary interpersonal and operational skills. Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred and/or an Associate degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Counseling, Criminal Justice or Human Services. Experience: a) Bachelor’s degree (preferred) with a minimum of one year of experience in social services, counseling, crisis intervention, family services, preventive services or housing services preferred. b) Associate degree (considered) with a minimum of two years of experience in social services, counseling, crisis intervention, family services, preventive services or housing services preferred. Experience facilitating groups for homeless adults, knowledge of substance abuse issues and treatment, and family dynamics treatment is necessary. Bilingual language ability highly desirable. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and computer literacy in Microsoft Office. Other Requirements (including Physical Demands)
May be required to work long hours and a varied schedule. Travel throughout various locations in the New York City area. Climatic and ventilation considerations related to resident facilities may affect service delivery. Lifting and moving objects weighing up to 30 pounds several times a week. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EEO Statement – Children’s Rescue Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.
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