RiseBoro
326 ROCKAWAY – BROOKLYN, NY 11212 Overview
Salary Range:
$58,000.00 - $60,000.00 Salary/year
Position Type:
Full Time
Job Shift:
Day Shift
Education Level:
Bachelor
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Conduct initial intake and comprehensive needs assessments for tenants and tenants’ families’ needs, focusing on the whole family as well as each individual member needs
Ensure all tenants receive transitional support at time of move-in, including education on neighborhood amenities and how to navigate their new living environment
In collaboration with tenants, develop ongoing, person-centered service plans for the family
Conduct 1-on-1 sessions with tenants to ensure successful completion of service plan goals; empower tenants to utilize their strengths to meet any barriers to goal completion
Provide ongoing case management, assistance, and advocacy, providing information and referrals to community services as needed
Assist tenants in obtaining and maintaining all government benefits for which they may qualify, conducting advocacy as needed
Work with tenant to ensure adherence to physical and behavioral health medication
Collaborate with other programmatic team members to support activities related to life skills building and education and employment efforts
Prepare and maintain up to date records and tenant files, outcomes, including tenants’ personal and eligibility information, records of services provided, and all relevant correspondence
Document all interactions with tenants in database and complete reports as required
Provide conflict resolution, crisis intervention, and crisis de-escalation, as need arises
Supply referrals to additional community supports including facilitating housing placement (for tenants who would like to move on to a more independent setting); conduct follow-up on all referrals
Support the tenant’s services team’s efforts developing tenant engagement and community building, and social, recreational, and educational opportunities
Maintain a strong supportive relationship with tenants through consistent communication via phone, text, e‑mail, and in‑person meetings
Participate in individual supervision, team meetings, and case conferences to ensure a holistic approach to service delivery across program departments
Provide all required information for periodic reports, as needed
Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders including local organizations and partners to enhance the program and services
Additional responsibilities may be added as position evolves
COMPETENCIES
Dynamic, able to multi-task, problem solve, and work independently
Team player and willing to work with a diverse population
Trained in child development, mandated reporting, and family dynamics
Trained in harm reduction and housing first services approaches
Experience with evidence-based practices and/or evidence-informed services including, but not limited to:
Positive Youth Development
Recovery-Oriented/Trauma-Informed Case Management
Critical Time Intervention
Ability to problem solve and work independently
Must be able to travel and work evening and weekend hours
Commitment to RiseBoro’s mission of unleashing the potential of communities to thrive, no matter the odds
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s Degree in social work, psychology, or related human services field required.
At least 3 years of relevant social service experience, particularly with support for young adults
Qualifications 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.
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$58,000.00 - $60,000.00 Salary/year
Position Type:
Full Time
Job Shift:
Day Shift
Education Level:
Bachelor
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Conduct initial intake and comprehensive needs assessments for tenants and tenants’ families’ needs, focusing on the whole family as well as each individual member needs
Ensure all tenants receive transitional support at time of move-in, including education on neighborhood amenities and how to navigate their new living environment
In collaboration with tenants, develop ongoing, person-centered service plans for the family
Conduct 1-on-1 sessions with tenants to ensure successful completion of service plan goals; empower tenants to utilize their strengths to meet any barriers to goal completion
Provide ongoing case management, assistance, and advocacy, providing information and referrals to community services as needed
Assist tenants in obtaining and maintaining all government benefits for which they may qualify, conducting advocacy as needed
Work with tenant to ensure adherence to physical and behavioral health medication
Collaborate with other programmatic team members to support activities related to life skills building and education and employment efforts
Prepare and maintain up to date records and tenant files, outcomes, including tenants’ personal and eligibility information, records of services provided, and all relevant correspondence
Document all interactions with tenants in database and complete reports as required
Provide conflict resolution, crisis intervention, and crisis de-escalation, as need arises
Supply referrals to additional community supports including facilitating housing placement (for tenants who would like to move on to a more independent setting); conduct follow-up on all referrals
Support the tenant’s services team’s efforts developing tenant engagement and community building, and social, recreational, and educational opportunities
Maintain a strong supportive relationship with tenants through consistent communication via phone, text, e‑mail, and in‑person meetings
Participate in individual supervision, team meetings, and case conferences to ensure a holistic approach to service delivery across program departments
Provide all required information for periodic reports, as needed
Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders including local organizations and partners to enhance the program and services
Additional responsibilities may be added as position evolves
COMPETENCIES
Dynamic, able to multi-task, problem solve, and work independently
Team player and willing to work with a diverse population
Trained in child development, mandated reporting, and family dynamics
Trained in harm reduction and housing first services approaches
Experience with evidence-based practices and/or evidence-informed services including, but not limited to:
Positive Youth Development
Recovery-Oriented/Trauma-Informed Case Management
Critical Time Intervention
Ability to problem solve and work independently
Must be able to travel and work evening and weekend hours
Commitment to RiseBoro’s mission of unleashing the potential of communities to thrive, no matter the odds
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s Degree in social work, psychology, or related human services field required.
At least 3 years of relevant social service experience, particularly with support for young adults
Qualifications 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.
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