Diversion Specialist

Services For The Underserved, Inc. • New York, NY

1d • $40,129 - $40,129 • Onsite

About The Position

Services for the UnderServed (S:US) is currently seeking a Diversion Specialist for our homeless prevention program. The Diversion Specialist will coordinate the intake and referral process for adult diversions at DHS identified shelters.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Human Service or related field or High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of 2 years applicable experience.
• Working knowledge of homelessness, substance abuse, criminal justice, HIV/AIDS.
• Bilingual and/or Bi-cultural preferred.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Assess shelter applicants directly referred from single and adult family intake centers; serve as the first point of contact.
• Enter all Intake and referral information in CARES in a timely manner for Diversions and Aftercare.
• Develop individualized housing plan.
• Conduct home visits for furnished rooms/apartments.
• Provide general case management including coordination and delivery of services relating to housing stability.
• Entitlement referral and advocacy.
• Meet with participants as needed for follow-up and recommendations.
• Meet daily targeted quota for program.
• Assist participants in identifying, locating, obtaining and exploring alternatives to shelter (reuniting with family/friends, return to previous living situation, refer to relevant treatment facilities, room rental etc) and retaining suitable housing.
• Participate in meetings to promote the program.
• Cultivate, develop and maintain productive relationships with referral agencies that are related to retaining housing.
• Actively participate in internal and external training programs and committees.
• Assure program participants’ rights are protected.
• Perform such other duties as may be required.
• Maintain case notes for each interaction with clients in CARES.
• Complete all individual Diversion folders prior to submitting to Supervisor for review.
• Participate in bi-weekly supervision.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• health and wellness resources
• generous PTO
• professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level