Overview

About the Program: Rapid Rehousing for Young Adults is a solution to homelessness designed to help young adults aged 18-24 quickly exit homelessness to permanent housing. The program provides rental assistance and support services that are tailored to the unique needs of the young person.

Job Summary: Provide case management to a case load of 12-15 youth in the Rapid Rehousing Program.

Responsibilities

• Complete intake process with youth according to established guidelines and make appropriate contact with and/or referrals to other agencies.
• Complete all need assessments.
• Develop individualized service plans for each youth and update monthly.
• Facilitate, develop, and take part in skill building groups.
• Make referrals for outside services when needed such as substance abuse, mental health, etc.
• Lead intakes, treatment team meetings and discharge planning meetings.
• Provide crisis intervention to youth in their apartments and mediate roommate issues as needed.
• Conduct outreach and presentations as needed and as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college.
• 2-5 years of experience of working with adolescents.
• Knowledge and understanding of the homeless population.
• Comfortable traveling throughout NYC.

Salary Range: $50K - $53K