Are you passionate about advocating for individuals who may not be able to advocate for themselves? Join our team as a Case Manager with the Community Housing Assistance Program (CHAP) and help individuals experiencing homelessness access resources, stabilize their lives, and move toward permanent housing.

Sign on bonus may apply

Key Responsibilities:

Build supportive relationships with participants experiencing homelessness.

Provide supportive counseling and daily living skills training.

Connect participants to community resources and assist with discharge planning.

Provide crisis intervention and assist with meeting basic needs.

Conduct home visits and provide transportation when needed.

Maintain documentation and case records.

Promote a culture of inclusion and belonging.

Qualifications:

Associate or Bachelors degree in Human Services, Social Work, or a related field preferred (equivalent experience considered).Experience working with diverse or high-needs populations preferred.

Valid NYS drivers license and access to a reliable vehicle required.

Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply.

Benefits:

13 paid days off in your first year (increasing annually)56 hours of NYS Sick Leave12 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidaysMajor medical leaveComprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.403(b) retirement plan with company contributions after one year.

Additional perks: gym discounts, tuition assistance, cell phone discounts, and 50% off childcare tuition at A Childs PlaceUnity House is a Rensselaer County-based human service agency that provides a wide range of services to meet the otherwise unmet needs of people in our community who are hurting and struggling. We assist those who are living in poverty, adults living with mental illness or HIV/AIDS, victims of domestic violence, and children with developmental delays. We work to achieve social justice in our community and to create a better understanding of those we serve. As An Equal Opportunity Employer, we commit ourselves to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, age, sex, creed, disability, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics national origin, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, military status, pregnancy related condition, arrest and/or criminal conviction record, or any other category protected by law, unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

Join us in making life better for people living with mental health issues.