Hybrid Rental Subsidy Care Manager na Hudson River Housing

Hudson River Housing improves lives and communities through housing with compassion and development with vision. We are dedicated to building strong, sustainable communities by developing and preserving quality affordable housing and helping families and individuals obtain and maintain housing through education, advocacy and support services. 

We are a committed group of people from all backgrounds who care deeply about our community and want to make it a better place. 

Position:   Rental Subsidy Care Manager 

General Description: 

The Care Manager is responsible for providing services to awardees in Rental Subsidy Program.  These services may include providing general information about program, crisis intervention services, developing comprehensive goal-oriented service plans, providing an appropriate level of guidance and support, facilitating referrals, and serves as advocate on behalf of participant to assist them in securing services, entitlements and support to reach their goals. Particularly goals related to housing. Critical responsibility will be to cultivate housing opportunities and to assist participants in avoiding homelessness and stable housing. 

As an RSP Care Manager you shall be responsible to provide direct counseling and education to Awardees of the RSP Program. 

Principal Duties:

• Provide assistance with obtaining appropriate housing and assist client obtaining the necessary items for their new home.
• Complete and update as needed Assessment and Action Plans with clients.
• Assist clients with obtaining furniture and other household items as needed.
• Provide a minimum of one home visit per month for the first 6 months and as needed after the first 6 months. 
• Assist client with preparing a budget and educate client on the importance of following their budget to assure housing stability. Review budget with client as needed. 
• Various other tasks as needed to assure clients success in our Housing Counseling Program.
• Providing general information about program, crisis intervention services, and may screen or participate in the screening of applicants for acceptance into programs. 
• Orienting participants to program and conducting intake interviews to collect information and assess the needs and strengths of program participants. 
• Developing comprehensive goal-oriented service plan in conjunction with program participant and where appropriate their family members, service providers and/or significant others. 
• Providing an appropriate level of guidance and support to assist participants in meeting basic needs, addressing their service plan goals, overcoming challenges and coping with disappointment. 
• Facilitating referrals and serves as advocate on behalf of participant to assist them in securing services, entitlements and support to reach their goals. 
• Sharing information with other program staff members and collaborating with outside service providers to ensure participant’s needs are addressed in a coordinated manner. 
• Providing individual, group and family counseling in accordance with goals and participants’ case plan. 
• Facilitating or arranging for facilitation of workshops, support groups and other activities to help participants develop living skills, increase interpersonal relations and support systems, maintain healthy life styles and enrich their lives. 
• Monitoring participants’ compliance with program rules and requirements, intervening to stabilize crisis situations and delivering positive and negative consequences in accordance with program procedures. 
• Monitoring progress toward service plan goals at regular intervals establishing new goals and strategies as needed. 
• Participating in applicant interviews, case reviews, staff meetings, training sessions, supervisory meetings, committee meetings, agency events, and other activities as directed. 
• Monitoring confidential participant files, case notes, records and reports as requested. 
• Assisting participants in preparing for discharge, developing a discharge and/or aftercare plan, and maintaining agreed upon follow-up contact. 
• Providing general office support, operation support, and assistance with general program management when necessary and as directed. 
• Participating in planning efforts to evaluate program’s effectiveness, identify needs and trends, and develops strategies to overcome challenges and enhance program quality. 
• Obtaining ongoing training as required and as necessary to effectively perform duties and provide professional growth.

Qualifications:

Experience:

• Two years related work experience with Homeless population.  Must have competent reading and writing skills along with strong communication skills.   Mental health experience preferred.

Education: 

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, psychology or related field; or
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, psychology or related field and three (3) years of experience in case management, housing, mental health or related industry; or
• Associates degree in human services, psychology or related field and five (5) years of experience in case management; or 
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience between the limits of A, B and

Licensing/Certification Requirements: Valid NYS Driver’s License required.  Must have a valid license to transport clients as necessary and/or to be able to get to the various worksites located throughout the agency.   

Salary: $53,000 - $55,000

Location:  Poughkeepsie, NY

Immediate Supervisor:  Manager of Rental Stability Services

Equity is a core value at Hudson River Housing. We believe in promoting a culture that decenters bias, celebrates difference, enhances equitable communication, and nurtures relationship building.

It is important to us that community members have access to stable means of economic growth. We are continually committed to hiring from within our community including applicants with lived experience that can inform and strengthen our work. 

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