Bi-Lingual Spanish Housing Case Assistant-Temporary Position
About The Position
Working for a non for profit organization, located in The Bronx. Summary: The Case Assistant provides case management services through diversion, eviction prevention and aftercare, to clients who are most at risk of entry and re-entry into the NYC shelter system. Services are provided through advocacy, information and referral, crisis intervention services, and short term case management. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. I. Provide crisis intervention to individuals and families facing a housing crisis, and who are most at risk of shelter entry or re-entry. Address emergencies related to housing, food, medical needs, spouse abuse, and any concrete need as presented by client. 2. Conduct assessments of individual and family problems and follow-up with brief services, or with referrals to Catholic Charities programs and/or clinics or an outside facility as deemed appropriate. 3. Develop and maintain good communication with other programs and departments within the organization to facilitate inter-agency referrals. 4. Assist clients in applying for and receiving public and private benefits. 5. Maintain current and accurate documentation of services provided to clients. 6. Attend Agency's in-service training and unit meetings as well as any other agency-related activities. 7. Complete statistical reports. 8. Assist with food distribution at food pantry and related administrative duties. Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are generally 9:00 AM to 5 PM
Responsibilities
- Provide crisis intervention to individuals and families facing a housing crisis
- Conduct assessments of individual and family problems
- Develop and maintain good communication with other programs and departments within the organization
- Assist clients in applying for and receiving public and private benefits
- Maintain current and accurate documentation of services provided to clients
- Attend Agency's in-service training and unit meetings as well as any other agency-related activities
- Complete statistical reports
- Assist with food distribution at food pantry and related administrative duties
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
