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Community Housing Innovations lists this Case Manager Part TIme opportunity in bronx, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Salary Range $24.04 - $25,376.00 Hourly
nPosition Type Part Time
nDescription
nWHO IS CHI?
nCommunity Housing Innovations (CHI) is a not-for-profit housing and human services organization that aims to support social and economic independence. Our vision is to end generational poverty and foster upward mobility by ensuring that all families and individuals live in quality housing, have a home of their own, and a job to support them. We believe quality, affordable housing is the foundation for prosperity, personal fulfillment, and success.
nWHAT DOES CHI OFFER?
nCHI employs a team of hard-working, compassionate people who want to give back to others in their community. We are proud to offer:
nnnGenerous Paid time off
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nnPersonal and Sick Days
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nnHealth insurance and health reimbursement account
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nnDental and vision plans
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nnFlexible spending account
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nnAFLAC supplemental insurance
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nnDependent Care Spending Account
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nnCommuter Transit and Parking Account
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nnWorking Advantage- Employee Perks
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nn401(k) retirement plan
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nnLife insurance
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nnEmployee Assistance Program
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nnMonthly trainings and career development plans
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n nJOB SUMMARY
nThe Part Time Case Manager provides supportive case management services to tenants of a permanent affordable supportive housing program under CHI’s master lease consisting of 81 subsidized apartments within a 116-unit multi-dwelling complex. The Case Manager works with tenants to build and enhance independent living skills, including timely rent payments and healthy housekeeping, to promote housing stability.
nPay: $24.04 an hour- approx. $25,376 annually.
nFLSA: non-exempt. Eligible for overtime.
nSchedule: 20 hours- Monday, Friday & Saturday 9am-2pm and Tuesday 2pm-7pm (off Sunday, Wednesday-Thursday).
nLocation: Eastchester neighborhood Bronx, NY
nJOB-RELATED DUTIES – ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
nThese duties are essential and specific to the successful implementation of this position.
nTENANT SERVICES
nnnScreen DHS referrals for eligibility and certification for program enrollment.
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nnConduct tenant intake and needs assessment to determine independent living strengths and weaknesses. Develop independent living plans (ILPs) to ensure housing stability.
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nnProvide case management to tenants in accordance with ILPs to track progress and milestone achievements.
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nnCoordinate workshops or provide trainings that promote independent living and housing stability such as budget management, health and nutrition, housekeeping, vocational or employment skills development, job opportunities.
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nnEngage tenants in supportive and service programs such as Workforce Development and Financial Literacy. Refer tenants to community-based services to meet ILP goals.
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nnAdvocate on behalf of tenants for entitlements and benefits, employment opportunities, and community-based services.
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nnLink tenants to employment support services such as resume building, interviewing skills development, and job skills development.
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nnEnsure proper and timely follow-up for incidents reporting to DHS and CHI.
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nnSubmit program reports correctly and on schedule to CHI, DHS, and oversight agencies.
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nnComply with funding contracts, partnership and service agreements, and all applicable city, state, and federal laws, rules and regulations. Complete corrective action plans as directed by Program Director.
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nnAttend training and obtain certifications per OTDA and DHS rules, including one-time and recurring trainings and certifications.
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n nTENANCY AND APARTMENT MANAGEMENT
nnnEnsure tenants pay rent timely. Develop rent-based budget schedules.
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nnAssist tenants with rent payment and rent arrears payment agreements and ensure compliance with rent payment stipulations.
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nnCounsel tenants to ensure healthy housekeeping and good neighbor behaviors.
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nnCoordinate with Property Management to ensure essential services including heat, hot water, electric and plumbing are operational; and apartment repairs and maintenance are performed timely.
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n nQualifications
nW hat do I need to apply?
nEducation: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling preferred. 3+ years of experience working in supportive housing or a similar field can override the education requirement.
nnnExperience: Two (2) years of experience social work or human services, counseling, or case management.
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nnCommunication: Professional verbal and written communication skills.
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nnComputer skills: Professional competency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and the internet. Experience with CARES and AWARDS prioritized.
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nnMath Skills: Ability to develop and manage program budgets.
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nnPhysical Performance: Ability to make unit visits (walk distances, climb stairs, etc.)
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nnReasoning Ability: Ability to prioritize, make appropriate decisions and judgment calls
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nnOther Skills and Experience :
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nnExperience working with homeless and/or formerly homeless individuals and families.
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nnExperience in needs assessment, crisis intervention, and de-escalation. Behavioral management and motivational interviewing a plus.
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nnAbility to manage a demanding caseload with competing priorities.
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nnAbility to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to build and lead a team.
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nnMust be highly organized and attentive to details, be willing to assume responsibility, work well under pressure, meet deadlines, multi-task, and be flexible.
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nnEqual Employment Opportunity Employer (EEOE) Community Housing Innovations, Inc. (CHI) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. This commitment applies to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, compensation, training, assignments, benefits, employee activities, termination, access to facilities, and programs, and all other terms and conditions of employment as well as general treatment during employment.
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Worksite address
bronx, NY, 10400, US
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