About the Role
As Criminal Justice Coordinator, you will provide individualized case management and housing placement assistance for homeless single adults with legal restrictions based on criminal history. You will report to the Director of Social Services and work closely with the social service team.
Responsibilities
- Work with caseload of clients to secure permanent housing that meets law enforcement requirements.
- Assist clients with budgeting and planning for independent living.
- Identify service delivery gaps and obtain community linkages for clients related to housing and employment.
- Ensure clients are in compliance with registration requirements.
- Advocate for clients and assist them in navigating the service delivery system to ensure they receive appropriate entitlement services.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and skills.
- Minimum of 2 years experience in relevant community work or community-centered activities.
- Experience providing housing counseling and placement services for similar client populations preferred.
- Valid US Driver’s License required.
- Computer literacy, particularly with Microsoft applications, required.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
Skills
- Case management
- Housing placement
- Budgeting
- Independent living planning
- Community linkages
- Client advocacy
- Service delivery navigation
- Entitlement services
- Microsoft applications
- Interpersonal communication
- Oral communication
- Written communication
Location
- 64 Sunken Garden Loop, Wards Island, Manhattan, NY 10035
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 2+ years experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Salary/Compensations
- Not less than the applicable minimum wage, prevailing wage, or exempt salary requirements under federal, state and local laws.
Benefits
- Health insurance through Cigna, including dental and vision, with an option that covers the entire family with minimal employee contribution.
- Generous Paid Time Off!
- 401(k) with Company contribution
About the Company
- HELP USA is one of the nation’s largest non-profit homeless services providers and low-income housing developers serving at-risk populations, including families, individuals, veterans, survivors of domestic violence, people with physical and mental health challenges and disabilities, and seniors.
- With an annual operating budget approaching $150 million and 1400 employees working in nearly 60 programs, HELP USA has helped over 500,000 people facing homelessness and poverty to build better lives.
Equal Opportunity
- EOE. A Drug-Free Workplace.
