Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Paid time off

RISE (REHOUSING IN SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENTS) CASE MANAGER- CARING FOR THE HUNGRY AND HOMELESS OF PEEKSKILL (CHHOP)

General Description: Our focus at CHHOP (Caring for the Hungry and Homeless of Peekskill) is housing and food equity. We operate a shelter for unhoused adults of all genders, including veterans, a collaborative housing and services support program for domestic violence survivors and their families, a permanent supportive hosing program for chronically homeless individuals living with a disability, a large “farm to pantry” food pantry, and a rental arrears and communities services support program for low-wage workers and immigrants. The RISE case manager is responsible for assisting domestic violence survivors and their families achieve and maintain safety and self-sufficiency

RISE Program: The Rehousing in Supportive Environments Program (RISE) is a collaborative program providing case management, housing, domestic violence, supportive services, and employment services to homeless domestic violence survivors and their families. This collaborative model was intentionally designed to provide “wrap-around” services in one program.

Principal Activities:

Work directly with individuals and families referred to RISE

Conduct intake/assessment and develop service plans

Assist clients with overcoming barriers to maintaining permanent housing

Identify alternative resources, community linkages to support client needs

Assist domestic violence survivors and their families in achieving safety and self-sufficiency

Conduct required home visits to clients

Interface and collaborate with Westchester County Department of Social Services and other service providers

Maintain case files as required by governing body standards and CHHOP requirements

Review budgeting practices with client as an ongoing practice

Develop engaging methods of service delivery for domestic violence survivors using a trauma informed approach

Remain current on domestic violence best practices and resources

Build strong community relationships

Provide strong case plans for each client based on agreed goals

Support clients while keeping them goal focused

Maintain demographic and other needed information regarding participants for use in statistical reporting through excel and other database programs.

May require a flexible schedule.

Other duties as required.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent professional experience in the human services or related field.

Minimum of two (2) years working with survivors of domestic violence and a record of successfully facilitating change and achievement of goals

One-two (1-2) years of experience in homelessness, substance abuse, mental health and/or child abuse.

Valid New York Driver’s License, car insurance and personal vehicle

Ability to build supportive and respectful working relationships with staff and clients alike

Proven ability to work independently and as a team

Skilled at communicating with a team

Maintain responsibility for individual work but sharing the responsibility of the overall success of the program.

Skills and Abilities:

Good oral and written skills

Good time management skills, able to handle multiple tasks and assignments at the same time

Self-starter, flexible and easily adaptable

Attentive to detail

Proficient in Internet research, E-mail, data bases, and Microsoft programs

Submits accurate, timely reports as requested.

Salary Range:  $58, 000+, medical and other benefits 

To Apply: Submit cover letter and resume to https://www.chhop.org/jobs. No calls, please. 

 

We strongly encourage people of color, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and non-binary people, veterans, parents, and individuals with disabilities to apply. CHHOP is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to our team.  

 

Flexible work from home options available.