Housing Program Case Aide
Housing Program Case Aide
About the role
NYAP is seeking a Housing Program Case Aide for immediate employment in Chicago, IL. The ideal candidate must have reliable transportation and carry 100,000/300,000 bodily liability car insurance. The position is full-time, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with occasional evening and Saturday hours.
Responsibilities
- Actively supports, represents, and extends the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
- Aid housing advocates to provide in-home supportive services, community resource referrals, advocacy, and other social service interventions to the clients.
- Communicate regularly with program participants via phone, virtually and in person, documenting each interaction following program guidelines and expectations.
- Conduct housing searches, reach out to community resources and assist program participants to connect to resources in their communities.
- Aid housing advocates to complete housing applications with the clients, review rental agreements and accompany clients to view rental units.
- Follow-up with clients to review individual service plan implementation.
- Aid housing advocates to obtain furniture and utilities for the program participants.
- Complete all required documentation in a timely manner.
- Participate in program related training.
- Completing all other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree preferred or two years of college coursework
- Two years of work experience working in direct service strongly preferred
- Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish strongly preferred
- Familiarity with the Chicagoland area strongly preferred
- Valid driver’s license
- Reliable personal transportation
- Good driving record
- Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability
Qualifications
- Minimum qualifications include:
- Associate’s degree preferred or two years of college coursework
- Two years of work experience working in direct service strongly preferred
- Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish strongly preferred
- Familiarity with the Chicagoland area strongly preferred
- Valid driver’s license
- Reliable personal transportation
- Good driving record
- Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability
Skills
- Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smart phones and tablets, printers and photocopiers as well as software including word processing and spreadsheets
- Capacity to be flexible and responsive to clients served, system partners and internal customers
- Capacity to remain objective and professional in all areas of job function
- Demonstrates tolerance and respect for the ideas and actions of others
Benefits
- Student Loan Repayment assistance, up to $1,200 per year!
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for you and your family!
- 22 Days Off Each Year!
- Plus 11 Paid Holidays Per Year!
- Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k)
- Tuition Assistance
- Work Anniversary Trips!
- Peace leave
- Parental leave
- Flexible schedule
- Mileage Reimbursement
Pay
Hourly Rate: 20.00/hour
Schedule
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with occasional evening and Saturday hours as needed.
Working at NYAP
NYAP's commitment to doing what is best for children, youth and their families is a core value and one that we look for in our newest team members. Excellent training and continuing education and development opportunities offered on topics such as: PCIT, NMT, TF-CBT, BFST, CSAYC, TBRI, FFT and many, many more!
Who We Are
Founded in 1978, NYAP has grown to serve communities and clients across the country. We offer unique and personalized services in four key areas: Prevention/Intervention, Positive Youth Development, Out-of-Home-Placement and Reunification/Permanency. We are dedicated to supporting the needs of children, youth, and families, and we look for individuals who are ready to make a direct impact.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to providing equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.