FSS Caseworker

CVR ASSOCIATES INC•City of White Plains, NY

3d•$22 - $22

About The Position

This position involves responsibility for providing case management services to participants in our Family Self-Sufficiency Program to help them move toward self-sufficiency and achieve their program goals. The Caseworker will provide outreach services to prospective program participants. Essential duties include (but are not limited to):

Requirements

Knowledge of accessing needs, and interests of HCV residents.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local housing regulations as applied to the Family Self Sufficiency program.
Knowledge of accepted case management and interviewing techniques.
Knowledge of community agencies, and services which can be utilized to service residents.
Ability to plan and organize services.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish professional and effective relationships with tenants and CVR colleagues.
Must possess initiative and resourcefulness, tact, courtesy, sensitivity to the needs of the tenants, and maintain confidentiality.
Exercise sound and ethical judgment when acting on behalf of the firm.
Case Management and/or human services experience of 2+ years are highly recommended.
Graduation from a regionally accredited or NYS registered college or university with a bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, social services, human services, education or a closely related field with similar course curriculum; OR Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and four years of full-time paid experience.
Ability to learn quickly.
Communication (written/verbal), and active listening.
Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Nice To Haves

Bi-Lingual a plus (English/Spanish)

Responsibilities

Provide case management services to assist program participants in achieving interim steps to self-sufficiency.
Assists program participants in writing their service plans and setting program and family goals.
Assist program participants in accessing appropriate public or private community agencies to obtain specialized types of assistance.
Provides education in areas including stabilizing long-term employment, higher education, and financial literacy to reach economic independence.
Establishes effective relationships with the participating families to assist them in achieving program and family goals.
Identifies the need for services through in-depth discussions with participants.
Identifies impediments to progress.
Conducts orientation to prospective FSS families.
Prepares a variety of records and reports to meet deadlines.
All additional duties as assigned by supervisor and/or director.