SALARY: $19.75 - $22.07 P/H

The YMCA of Greater New York is here for all New Yorkers — to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community. Founded in 1852, today the Y serves a diverse population of more than half a million New Yorkers who learn, grow, and thrive through programs and services at our 24 branches. Community is the cornerstone of the Y. Together, we connect active, engaged New Yorkers to build stronger communities.

The Jamaica YMCA is seeking a Re-housing Specialist. As an employee of the YMCA, this position provides case management for transitional housing clients referred by HASA. Working with residents to secure safe and secure housing in a finite period of time, while working on relief of barriers to permanent housing.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Upon completion of registration process, a member of the re-housing specialist team will the new client in registration. Acclimate new client to all amenities (meals, room keys, televisions, etc.), review program expectations, escort new resident to room, complete assessment to identify goals that will assist the residents with integration into transitional housing. 
• Develop a rapport that lends itself to an open dialogue on the resident's barriers and complications that would delay or preclude the client's goals.
• Develop a treatment plan that is realistic and doable in the time frame allowed of 180 days. Work toward re-housing the resident within the allotted time frame.
• Support and refer to any services that would help the client meet said goals (substance abuse / mental treatment, housing appointment, etc.)
• Access the client’s medical issues and keep track and document any changes. 
• Provide a safe and secure residence where the can thrive and meet their goals.
• Assist in the orientation of new personnel when requested. Act as a backup for other team members.
• May have on call duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Other activities and duties that address the ongoing health and well-being of our staff and members.
• Follow and maintain sanitary habits in accordance with CDC guidelines.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• High School Diploma required.
• Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years of experience. 
• Knowledge of Case management, Substance Abuse Treatment, Mental Health, HIV Pre and Post, Cobra Case Management, working the chronically homeless and under housed.
• Flexible work schedule/hours, preferably bilingual (Spanish).

We offer an exciting and innovative work environment with a culture committed to serving all members of our community. As a leading not-for-profit, community service organization, our Association relies heavily on fundraising to support the wide range of programs we proudly provide the communities we serve. Our expectation is that all staff promotes participation of their branch fundraising efforts in some capacity. 

Benefits:

The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members including retirement benefits, medical, paid-time off, free YMCA membership and more! Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual’s employment status (ie. full-time or part-time), tenure and/or the number of hours scheduled to work. Click here for more information.

How to Apply:

If you would like to be a member of our dynamic team, please complete our online application and submit your résumé and a thoughtful cover letter that explains your interest in the role and our organization.

If you are a current YMCA employee, please submit your application through the Internal Career Site in Cornerstone. 

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