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Program Description: Goddard Riverside’s Manhattanville (MNVL) Resource Center is a social service hub located in West Harlem in the MNVL NYCHA development, and which exclusively serves its residents. The MNVL Resource Center helps low-income individuals and families access and receive entitlements, benefits and resources. The MNVL Resource Center also offers an array of services including but not limited to, benefits screening, financial counseling, legal consultation and referrals to support services in the community and citywide.
Position Summary: To engage through outreach, screen and assist low-income individuals and families in applying for and enrolling in a variety of government benefits as well as making referrals to other support services in the community and city wide, as needed.
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm (Occasional evening/weekend hours may be required)
Salary Range: $41,000 - $45,000
Qualifications: Candidates must have the required qualifications to be considered for the position. The salary offer will be based on the candidate’s number of years experience in the exact or comparable position and additional preferred qualifications will be taken into account.
Roles, Responsibilities, And Essential Duties
Case Management Conduct benefit screenings for low-income individuals and families
Assist clients apply for benefits from local, state and federal agencies
Interview clients to assess social service needs and make referrals, accordingly, including referrals to in-house, legal clinic, financial counseling, educational/workforce development and other resources as needed
Serve as an advocate for and liaison between clients and community organizations and/or government agencies
Work with clients who are seeking new housing opportunities, helping them fill out housing applications and referring them to the appropriate agencies and organizations
Help keep clients in their homes through assistance programs as well as eviction prevention measures
Maintain detailed case notes
Track and provide outcomes for services rendered
Assist with collecting and inputting all necessary data and provide all required information for weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual reports
Outreach Services In collaboration with the Program Coordinator, work on outreach efforts to successfully engage tenants
Support the coordination of on and off-site activities, visits, and workshops for residents including scheduling, securing space, transportation, food, etc.
Support the organizing of events and capacity-building activities to encourage community building within the MNVL complex
Support community-based initiatives and represent the MNVL Resource Center at tabling events, Community Board meetings, events hosted by our elected officials and local CBO’s activities
Help when needed on special projects
Resource Center Team Member Attend staff meetings, community meetings, case conferences, training programs and supervision meetings; participate in program evaluation and improvement
Work as a member of an active team and respond with flexibility to a fluid and evolving program environment
Assist in maintaining program office space and assist clients who visit the office
In collaboration with Resource Center Team work on marketing efforts to successfully engage tenants
Qualifications/Educational Requirements High school diploma required
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
Skills, Knowledge And Abilities Experience working with low-income populations
Knowledge of government benefits
Ability to multi-task & work in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication skills
Team player
Computer Skills Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, especially Outlook, Word, and Excel
Able to use or learn electronic databases such as Single Stop
Physical Requirements Occasional lifting of up to 30lbs
Frequent walking and standing
Work Environment On site work
Work site is located in West Harlem on MNVL NYCHA development
Seasonal outdoor outreach events
We are committed to building an inclusive workplace community grounded in respect for differences. We support hiring a broadly diverse team of qualified individuals who will contribute to our organizations.
Goddard Riverside and Isaacs Center provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Other
Industries: Education Administration Programs
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