What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housing Care Manager - 584 Main position at Hudson River Housing?
Hudson River Housing improves lives and communities through housing with compassion and development with vision. We are dedicated to building strong, sustainable communities by developing and preserving quality affordable housing and helping families and individuals obtain and maintain housing through education, advocacy and support services.
We are a committed group of people from all backgrounds who care deeply about our community and want to make it a better place.
Position: Housing Care Manager – 584 Main Street
Position Type: Full time
General Description:
The Housing Care Manager provides supportive services to individuals and families within their assigned program. Responsibilities include intake and assessment, crisis intervention, developing and monitoring goal-oriented service plans, providing counseling and guidance, facilitating referrals, advocating for participants, and helping them access needed services and resources to achieve their goals.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
- Conduct intakes, assess participant needs, and develop individualized service plans.
- Provide crisis intervention, counseling (individual, group, and family), and ongoing support.
- Facilitate referrals and advocate for participants to access services, entitlements, and supports.
- Coordinate care and share information with internal staff and external service providers.
- Lead workshops, support groups, and activities that promote life skills and healthy relationships.
- Monitor participant progress, compliance, and goal achievement; adjust plans as needed.
- Maintain accurate and confidential case records and reports.
- Assist with discharge and aftercare planning and maintain follow-up contact.
- Participate in case reviews, team meetings, training, and program evaluation efforts.
- Provide general office and program support as needed.
Job Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s degree in a human services field, or equivalent education and experience.
Experience: Minimum of 2 years working with youth or related populations.
Skills: Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills.
Attributes: Compassionate, ethical, dependable, and able to work both independently and collaboratively.
Cultural Competence: Ability to engage respectfully with diverse populations
Valid NYS Driver’s License and reliable transportation (with insurance if using personal vehicle).
Ability to climb stairs and lift up to 25 lbs.
Access to a home or cell phone and basic computer skills.
Participation in ongoing training as required.
Specific background clearances may be required depending on assignment.
Salary: $50,000 year
Location: Poughkeepsie, NY
Immediate Supervisor: Manager of Youth Services
Equity is a core value at Hudson River Housing. We believe in promoting a culture that decenters bias, celebrates difference, enhances equitable communication, and nurtures relationship building.
It is important to us that community members have access to stable means of economic growth. We are continually committed to hiring from within our community including applicants with lived experience that can inform and strengthen our work.
Hudson River Housing is dedicated to maintaining a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin (including ancestry), religion, gender or sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), alienage or citizenship status (unless required by law), disability, reproductive health decision making (including, but not limited to, the decision to use or access a particular drug, device, or medical service), marital status, partnership status, caregiver status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, military status, unemployment status, genetic information (including genetic characteristics), or any other protected status under federal, state, or local laws. Hudson River Housing is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy with respect to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.
Salary : $50,000