Program Case Aide

Chicago, IL 60622 Overview Salary Range: $40,000.00 - $40,000.00 Salary/year Position Type:
Full Time Education Level:
Associates Degree

Travel Percentage :
Road Warrior Category:
Nonprofit - Social Services

Housing Program Case Aide needed for Chicago, IL.

Candidate must have reliable transportation as well as the ability to carry 100,000/300,000 bodily liability car insurance.

Schedule: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with occasional evening and Saturday hours as needed.

Annual Salary: $40,000.00

• NYAP's commitment to doing what isbestfor children, youth and their families is a
  core value
  and one that we look for in our newest team members.
• Excellent
  training and continuing education and development opportunities
  offered on topics such as: PCIT, NMT, TF-CBT, BFST, CSAYC, TBRI, FFT and many, many more!
• Student Loan Repayment assistance
  , up to $1,200 per year!
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for you and your family!
• 22 Days Off
  Each Year!
• Plus 11
  Paid Holidays Per Year!
• Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k)
• Tuition Assistance
• Work Anniversary Trips!
• Peace leave
• Parental leave
• Flexible schedule
• Mileage Reimbursement

Under the general supervision of the Team Lead or designee, this position works to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the youth and families served. This position works closely with NYAP housing advocates, clients and community partners, providing support services toward the ultimate goal of living safely and successfully in the community.

The Housing Case Aide will perform duties including, but not limited to:

• Actively supports, represents, and extends the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
• Assist housing advocates to provide in-home supportive services, community resource referrals, advocacy, and other social service interventions to the clients.
• Communicate regularly with program participants via phone, virtually and in person, documenting each interaction following program guidelines and expectations.
• Conduct housing searches, reach out to community resources and assist program participants to connect to resources in their communities.
• Assist housing advocates to complete housing applications with the clients, review rental agreements and accompanying clients to view rental units.
• Follow-up with clients to review individual service plan implementation.
• Assist housing advocates to obtain furniture and utilities for the program participants.
• Complete all required documentation in a timely manner.
• Participate in program related training.
• Completing all other duties assigned by the supervisor.

• Associate’s degree preferred or two years of college coursework
• 2 years of work experience working in direct service strongly preferred.
• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with the Chicagoland area strongly preferred
• Ability to drive own vehicle within service area required.
• Must have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, automotive insurance, and a good driving record.
• A willingness to work a flexible schedule to accommodate program and participant needs.
• Capacity to be flexible and responsive to clients served, system partners and internal customers.
• Capacity to remain objective and professional in all areas of job function.
• Demonstrates tolerance and respect for the ideas and actions of others.
• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smart phones and tablets, printers and photocopiers as well as software including word processing and spreadsheets.
• The person in this position must follow a team concept and support both agency goals and co-workers. Employees must be able to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to people from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds.

• Valid driver’s license
• Reliable personal transportation
• Good driving record
• Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,00/$300,000 bodily injury liability

If this describes YOU, please apply today!

www.nyap.org/employment

Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy.

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