The Center for Urban Community Services, a national leader in the development of effective housing and service initiatives for homeless people, invites applications for the Tenant Services Coordinator position at 575 Fifth Avenue, a supportive housing residence. 575 Fifth Ave is located in Park Slope, Brooklyn and houses 48 tenants, many of whom have histories of mental illness homelessness, substance abuse, and/or HIV/AIDS.
The Case Manager is responsible for working with an assigned group of clients to help them obtain housing, help clients live full and satisfying lives in the community, help their team and program to function well and meet their contractual obligations including achieving contracted housing placement goals, and striving as appropriate to their role, to fulfill the CUCS programs’ core purpose, core values and vision statements
Experience and Education Required:
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CM 2: Bachelors degree or HS diploma or equivalent and 4 years of relevant work experience
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CM 3: BSW and 1 year relevant experience (excluding fieldwork) or Bachelors degree and 2 years relevant experience or HS diploma and 6 years relevant experience
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CM 4: 3 years as CM 3 (internal only)
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CM 5: 3 years as CM 4 (internal only)
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For applicants without college degrees, every 30 credits can be substituted for 1 year of experience
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Demonstrated ability to provide services to a specialized population, computer literacy and good written and verbal communication skills are required.
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Must be able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
Benefits We Offer:
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Annual Time Off Benefits: 17 days of PTO for new hires, 20 days of PTO after 1 yr of service, 27 days of PTO after 5 yrs of service, 8 Sick days, 2 Mental Health days, 12 paid holidays
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Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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403(b) Retirement Plan, Employer contribution and match contribution after 2 years of service
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Pre-tax savings plan (including Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plan)
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Transit Subsidy
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Paid Family Leave; Short-Term Disability insurance
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Health Savings account
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Life insurance
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Tuition reimbursement