Job Opening

At Goddard Riverside Community Center we believe in people's ability to shape their environment and the character of their society. We value the idea that all people should be fully involved in those problems which affect their lives. The creation of a democratic society demands an active, thinking citizenry unafraid of responsibility, actively expermenting with means to meet the changing needs of its members. At Goddard Riverside we seek to involve the people to our community in defining common problems and encourage maxium participation in developing solutions to those problems.

Housing Outreach Specialist

Manhattan Outreach Consortium

Program

Goddard Riverside Outreach

Job Duties and Responsibilities:-

Work in the downtown area of Manhattan in an innovative outreach and housing placement program for adults who are street homeless.

Responsibilities include:

Serve as case manager for homeless adults, with a goal of placing them in transitional and permanent housing; Perform intake, assessment, service planning, advocacy, referral and escort services to assist in housing placement; Maintain client case records and enter data in computer database using handheld and desktop computers; Provide follow-up case management for clients placed in housing, to promote retention and document outcomes; Communicate with evening/weekend staff and with staff of other agencies to coordinate client service; Participate in outreach trips to identify and communicate with  homeless clients; Drive outreach van; Attend staff meetings, case conferences, training programs and supervision meetings; participate in program evaluation and improvement; Assist in maintaining program space and assisting clients who visit the office.

Qualifications:-

• Computer skills
• High school diploma or GED
• Prior experience with homelessness, mental health, and/or addictions preferred
• Valid drivers license
• Flexibility in work hours; available to work evening, overnight and weekend shifts when required
• Frequent walking and standing
• Occasional Lifting
• Indoors and outdoors; all weather

Schedule/Salary:-

• Work hours are Monday to Friday 9:30am to 5:30pm but some flexibility in schedule is needed; occasional evenings and weekends are required.
• This position is Full-Time (35 hours per week).

To Apply:-

Interested candidates should send their resume with cover letter and salary requirements.

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