Aftercare Specialist
Listed on 2026-06-18
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Social Work
Community Health, Family Advocacy & Support Services -
Healthcare
Community Health, Family Advocacy & Support Services
Min
USD $48,994.00/Yr.
MaxUSD $48,994.00/Yr.
Position OverviewS:
US Is seeking an Aftercare Specialist for their short term homeless prevention program.
This position is located at West 181st Street (St. Nicholas Ave) NY, New York 10033
The Aftercare Specialist will provide aftercare services to program participants and their families.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Create a resource bank that will serve all Home Base clients
- Meet with clients who may need more intense services to tap into resources to adjust to community
- Attend appointments (other than court) with clients who need additional instructions
- Complete home visits for Aftercare clients
- Accompany Outreach Specialist to presentations in order to acquire additional resources
- Assists families with identifying and establishing relationships with supports
- Act as a liaison between families, case managers and other providers
- Provide needed services through referrals and follow up on progress
- Assist Housing Specialist with establishing and maintaining relationships with landlords and brokers who are willing to work with Home Base clients
- Maintain tracking system for renewals of City rental subsidy
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- High School Diploma or GED is with 3+ years’ experience required.
- Experience working with substance abuse, homelessness, families and groups.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Basic computer skills required
S:
US is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. S:
US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Leave Team at My Medical Leave .
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