CASE MANAGER

　　Homes for the Homeless, Inc. (HFH) is seeking Case Managers to assist families with children residing in our shelters in setting goals, tracking progress, and connecting to services. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, sensitivity to issues surrounding poverty, and good written and verbal skills. Maintains and updates case files to document progress and facilitates information sharing with other staff members.

　　ABOUT HOMES FOR THE HOMELESS, INC.

　　Homes for the Homeless, Inc. (HFH) is a non-profit social services organization operating family shelters throughout NYC that serve as a hub of opportunity for families residing in the shelter and those in the neighboring community. On-site programs range from childcare, early childhood education centers, after-school clubs and programs, and youth recreation activities, such as sports teams, to housing assistance, case management, parenting workshops, career and job vocational training, support groups, and substance abuse assistance, and family engagement and recreation events for the whole family.

　　ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

　　Maintains and updates digital and physical records of all families as required by governing agencies

　　Collaborate with clients to develop service plans based on an assessment of each family’s needs

　　Assisting families with referrals to outside agencies for employment, education, parenting, legal, medical, and mental health services

　　Maintains and updates case files bi-weekly to document progress

　　Assisting families in moving to permanent housing

　　Ensuring that clients maintain an open public assistance case

　　Adhere to all city and state guidelines for maintaining documents

　　Conducts unit inspections

　　QUALIFICATIONS

　　Bachelor’s or Associate's Degree

　　A desire to work with families in need

　　Familiarity with case management, entitlement systems, and a knowledge of issues that impact families is a plus

　　Knowledge of Outlook, Word, and Excel

　　Bilingual in Spanish or other language is a plus

　　COMPENSATION/EEO:

　　To attract and retain a high-performance workforce, Homes for the Homeless offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment, with a focus on ensuring an appropriate work-life balance. In addition to a competitive salary, we provide excellent benefits including comprehensive health insurance (including medical, dental, and vision), an employer-funded 403(b) retirement plan, commuter benefits, life insurance, Work/Life Assistance Program, 3 weeks paid vacation, 10 sick days, 3 personal days, and 12 paid holidays .

　　Homes for the Homeless is committed to promoting an inclusive organizational environment of dignity and respect. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) committed to equal treatment, and prohibit any form of discrimination or harassment based on age, race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, arrest or conviction, domestic violence victim status, familial status, or any other basis that would violate any applicable federal, state, or local law.