Job description

Who We Are

Project Home is a blended program that combines the following services: homelessness prevention for families and individuals at-risk of eviction; support for general short-term housing and social services; and leadership development and advocacy group.

What You’ll Get

• An opportunity for professional development and training such as receiving the Family Development Credential- FDC, community leadership, and agency advocacy
• Generous benefits package including but not limited to medical, vision and dental coverage, 403b investment and matching, 20 vacation days, 12 sick days, 2 personal days, and 13 holidays
• Local Union 215 Membership

What You’ll Do

• Provide direct services to families and individuals facing housing instability and/or dealing with a wide range of housing issues such as eviction, lack of repairs, lease issues, lack of tenants’ rights information, maintenance of housing subsides, and assistance with emergency housing issues to name a few
• Offer tenants’ rights counseling, landlord /tenant mediation, advocacy in court or hearings and to secure/maintain benefits and entitlements, and crisis intervention
• Assist in designing documents or forms for record-keeping and outreach purposes; assist in program planning, evaluation and administration

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s Degree preferably in a major in Social Work or related
• Multi-lingual required in Spanish and/or Chinese (Cantonese and/or Mandarin) required
• Excellent in communicating with diverse populations
• Tenacious advocacy skills and a commitment to “case to cause” direct services perspective

Important to Know

Work Hours: 35 hours/week, Monday- Friday 9AM- 5PM. Flexibility is required for potential evening and weekend events.

Important to Us

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community. We support a broadly diverse team who will contribute to our organization. We are an equal employment opportunity for all regardless of race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran or reservist status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. All University Settlement employees are vaccinated in accordance with the laws set for by the City and State of New York.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $44,000.00 - $47,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• New York, NY: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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