• Case Manager EH

    Volunteers of America Upstate New York (Binghamton, NY)


    Salary Range $22.00 - $23.00 Hourly

     

    Position Type Full Time

     

    Travel Percentage Negligible

    Description

    Make a difference in a family's life!

     

    Volunteers of America Upstate New York's continuum of residential programs offer homeless & low-income individuals and families safe housing and support services. We provide long-term solutions to the problems of homelessness, addiction, incarceration, and poverty by helping the people we serve overcome obstacles and develop healthier, more self-sufficient lives.

     

    Case Manager – Emergency Housing

    SUMMARY

    To provide Case Management services to homeless and formerly homeless individuals.

    JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBIITIES

    + Provide all aspects of housing case management for individuals who are living in a homeless shelter or transitional housing.

    + Conduct intakes, assessments and provide appropriate community referrals for mental health and substance abuse treatment, employment resources, and other relevant community services.

    + Assist residents in securing permanent housing.

    + Coordinate Rapid Rehousing subsidies.

    + Develop and maintain effective community partnerships to increase resources available to the people on the caseload.

    + Evaluate program outcomes on an on-going basis, and work with supervisor to continuously make VOA’s services more effective.

    + Ensure program compliance with applicable funders.

    + Maintain accurate records for all clients in accordance with VOA guidelines and relevant regulatory, agency and funding source standards.

    + Prepare reports for the agency and funders as required.

    + Other duties as assigned.

    EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

    + Bachelor’s Degree/Associates Degree in Human Services, Social Work or equivalent experience and skills

    + Two years’ relevant experience, preferred

    + NYS Driver’s License

    + Availability to work occasional evenings and weekends, as needed

    + Strong organizational skills

    + Working knowledge of MS Office products

    + Flexibility required to respond to emergency client needs

    VOA provides comprehensive benefits for eligible employees including:

    + Competitive Pay

    + Paid Time Off

    + Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

    + Company Paid Life & LTD Insurance

    + 403(b), & more!

     

    Volunteers of America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.