• Supported Housing Case Manager

    Unity House (Troy, NY)


    Position may be eligible for a $ 2500 sign on bonus and has the option of a hybrid schedule!

     

    Unity House of Troy’s Supported Housing Program is seeking a community minded, compassionate individual to assist people living mental illness to live independently in the community!

    Responsibilities:

    Provide housing support services to individuals living with mental illness.

     

    Teach independent living skills to help people live in the community in the level of their choosing.

     

    Make referrals and advocate for consumers to link participants to entitlements and supports.

     

    Work collaboratively with other case managers and providers to wrap around services.

     

    Practice a harm reduction philosophy.

     

    Promote a culture of inclusion and belonging.

    Requirements:

    High School diploma or GED required. At least 1-year previous experience working with at risk-populations required. At least 1-year experience working with those living with mental illness, substance abuse, or in the human services field. Must have reliable transportation as you will need to travel for this position. Must have a valid and clean New York State driver's license. Must be able to work independently.

    Benefits :

    Generous time off benefits!

     

    13 paid days off in your first year for full time employment (increases every year)

    56 hours of NYS Sick Leave

    10 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays!

     

    Major medical leave

     

    Medical/dental/vision/life insurance

     

    403b contributions after one year (you may contribute as soon as you are hired!)

     

    In addition, gym, tuition and cell phone discounts and a 50% reduction in childcare tuition at A Child's Place.

     

    Come work for an agency that cares about their employees and community!

     

    Unity House is a Rensselaer County-based human service agency that provides a wide range of services to meet the otherwise unmet needs of people in our community who are hurting and struggling. We assist those who are living in poverty, adults living with mental illness or HIV/AIDS, victims of domestic violence, and children with developmental delays. We work to achieve social justice in our community and to create a better understanding of those we serve.

     

    As An Equal Opportunity Employer, we commit ourselves to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, age, sex, creed, disability, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics , national origin, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, military status, pregnancy related condition, arrest and/or criminal conviction record, or any other category protected by law, unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.