Eviction Prevention Caseworker- Stable Families Program

About the role

Since 1990, New Reach has been a dedicated leader in providing shelter, housing, stabilization, and support for children, families, and individuals experiencing homelessness or at risk for homelessness in the Greater New Haven and Fairfield County areas. We believe in empowering those affected by homelessness and poverty to achieve lasting independence.

At New Reach, you will be part of a compassionate, innovative, and inclusive team that uses the most progressive approaches to inspire independence. You’ll play a key role in a transformative movement to end homelessness and food insecurity through prevention, support, and housing solutions that create long-term stability for those we serve. Join us and be part of a team that is charting a new path toward a world with fewer evictions, more stability, and lasting independence for all.

Responsibilities

• Accept referrals from local and regional sources including but not limited to community residents, 211, housing authorities, landlords, legal aid entities, nonprofit organizations, and other community stakeholders.
• Initiate contact with referred households to describe program services, assess program eligibility, complete program intakes, and begin an assessment of services needed to support housing stabilization.
• Co-create person-centered goal plans with clients and other parties involved in services.
• Provide intensive home and community-based case management services to address unmet housing and health needs through direct support, coaching, mentoring, crisis intervention, life skills training, advocacy, and linkages to community resources.
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