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Salary
$40,000 - $45,000 annually based on relevant experience.
About Us
Acacia Network, the leading Latino integration care nonprofit in the nation, offers the community, from children to seniors, a pathway to behavioral and primary healthcare, housing, and empowerment. We are visionary leaders transforming the triple aim of high quality, and great experience at a lower cost. Acacia champions a collaborative environment to deliver vital health, housing, and community‑building services, work we have been doing since 1969. By hiring talented individuals like you, we've expanded quickly, with offices in Albany, Buffalo, Syracuse, Orlando, Tennessee, Maryland, and Puerto Rico.
Responsibilities
Client Advocacy
Conduct needs assessment and case management for assigned families.
Conduct intakes, home visits and apartment inspections.
Hold bi‑weekly interviews with clients.
Maintain up‑to‑date files including client history and profile.
Provide information and referrals, arrange for provision of services, advocate and intervene with government agencies, short‑term counseling and assist in developing service plans to restore family independence.
Coordinate workshops, seminars and other activities for the general client population.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Make recommendations to improve level of services.
Relocation Services
Meet with Head of Household and begin filling out Section 8, NYCHA and/or Homeless Housing Application. Complete documentation in a timely manner.
Meet with Head of Household every two weeks to determine housing status and immediate needs.
Contact landlord/broker to schedule appointment to see apartment.
Follow up with landlord/broker to assure that the Section 8 package or other related documents were submitted.
Schedule Head of Household for Apartment Inspection with housing site.
Follow‑up meeting with resident for Lease signing.
Follow‑up meeting, after lease has been signed, then schedule resident for move‑out.
Contact Public Assistance agency to request rent checks.
Case Management and Record‑Keeping
Provide case management and on‑site crisis intervention.
Complete required service plans.
Educate participants with respect to good housekeeping and home‑safety practices, budgeting and landlord/tenant relations, as necessary.
Maintain appropriate documentation of all tenant contacts.
Document monthly progress notes in the participants’ chart.
Conduct home visits to help evaluate participants’ compliance with the rules and regulations of the program and assess the need for referral to supportive services.
Report any alleged child neglect or abuse to the ACS agency or the authorities.
Education & Requirements
BA degree in relevant field (Masters degree preferred)