Equinox is a nonprofit community organization in the Capital Region.

For more than 40 years, Equinox has reached out to people who need us most with innovative and effective programs that truly change lives, allowing us to fulfill our purpose of helping those we serve move forward on their paths to recovery, healing, and independence.

The Case Manager provides individualized case management to clients in the Project Break Free rapid re-housing program. Services provided include finding safe and affordable permanent housing, connecting client to needed services, DSS and other service accompaniment, liaison services, information, assessment, education and support. The case manager will assist clients with credit repair, budgeting and other financial education.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assesses client needs and abilities, determining level of support needed to provide adequate assistance.
• Accompanies clients to DSS, court, law enforcement, other agencies as needed; advocates for clients both in person and through phone and written contact.
• Maintains accurate case records; completes necessary paperwork and statistic requirements for the agency and funding sources.
• Develops safety plans with clients.
• Assists clients in finding safe and affordable permanent housing and moving into the same.
• Develops and maintains positive working relationships with community services and landlords.
• Participates in staff meetings, as well as individual supervision.
• Performs other duties as requested for the enhancement and continuation of programming.
• Reports suspected cases of child abuse/maltreatment as a mandated reporter.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services related field preferred with no experience OR Associate’s Degree in a human services related field and two years’ experience in human services field, OR High school diploma and five years’ experience in human services.
• REQUIRED - A clean, valid NYS Driver License.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Human Service: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person