Aftercare Specialist

Position Overview

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US is seeking an Aftercare Specialist for their short-term homeless prevention program.

Location:

West 181st Street (St. Nicholas Ave), New York, NY 10033.

Compensation

USD $48,994.00 per year (both minimum and maximum).

• Create a resource bank for all Home Base clients.
• Meet with clients who may need more intensive 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.
• Assist 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 willing to work with Home Base clients.
• Maintain tracking system for renewals of City rental subsidy.

• High School Diploma or GED with 3+ years of experience required.
• Experience working with substance abuse, homelessness, families and groups.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Basic computer skills required.

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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 service 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  .

Work Location

In Person