Anthos|Home
Aftercare Specialist - Rapid Rehousing
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About Us Anthos|Home is an innovative nonprofit transforming the way New York City residents with housing subsidies locate and secure stable housing. Modeled after Brilliant Corners in California, Anthos|Home streamlines the apartment search, approval, and move-in processes while addressing gaps in the NYC voucher housing system. We aim to be a game-changer for New Yorkers who are unhoused or at risk of homelessness.
The Role Anthos|Home is seeking an experienced social worker to serve in the new role of Aftercare Specialist - Rapid Rehousing. The Aftercare Specialist will work in a team reporting to the Aftercare Supervisor.
Key Responsibilities
Assess immediate needs of clients and make appropriate referrals to prepare to be rapidly rehoused and to support stabilization in permanent housing.
Identify Participant strengths and barriers to stability and assist Participants to reduce barriers and link to resources and services; provide aftercare, case management, and advocacy services to Participants.
Provide proactive follow-up home visits to ensure stability and further progress towards self-sufficiency; this includes support, advocacy, reducing isolation, listening, problem-solving, and identification of resources.
Biweekly contact by phone, in addition to quarterly in-person in-unit contact once participant is housed to ensure general overall safety and wellness of the participant.
Provide referrals to community resources, as needed, for issues related to mental health, wellness, legal, and other areas of support.
Attend meetings and case conferencing as needed to ensure collaborative supports are being provided to the Participants to ensure stability.
Respond to emergencies during normal business and after hours, participating in the on-call roster for all of Anthos| Participants and Property Providers.
Maintain thorough and accurate progress notes and correspondence while maintaining confidentiality of program Participants, staff, and organizational information at all times.
Complete tasks and provide support within the Aftercare Team on an ad hoc basis.
Qualifications And Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related field, and/or 4-6 years of experience working with people in the housing and human service sector is required.
Bilingual in Spanish/English.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Familiarity with the NYC housing market and voucher system.
Excellent verbal, written, and communication skills.
Willingness to travel and make regular visits in the community.
Ability to use public transportation or meet the same travel requirements with reasonable accommodation.
Ability to ascend/descend stairs, as some work locations may not have accessibility to an elevator, or meet the same requirements with reasonable accommodation.
Experience with community-based outreach.
Experience working with youth a plus.
Ability to utilize critical thinking skills in decision-making situations, good organizational, data analysis, and record-keeping skills, and good independent judgment.
Proficiency in MS Word, Salesforce, Excel, and PowerPoint, and familiarity with online data systems, bonus if candidate has experience with Salesforce or Eccovia.
Passion for the mission of the organization.
Ability to work in a diverse environment.
Compensation And Benefits
Competitive starting salary: $65,000 - $70,000
Hybrid work environment (3-5 days in office/field per week)
Tuesday – Saturday schedule a possibility
Comprehensive benefits package including:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with 4% employer match
Generous paid time off
Summer Fridays in August
Professional development opportunities
Current wellness perks: Weekly yoga classes, ClassPass subscription
How To Apply Please send your resume and cover letter through our careers site.
Equal Opportunity Statement Anthos|Home is committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals have equal opportunities to succeed. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and lived experiences to apply. Lived experiences is defined to include, but is not limited to, homelessness and/or housing instability. We believe that a range of perspectives strengthens our team and enhances our ability to serve communities effectively. Any applicant who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact Anthos|Home to request such an accommodation.
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About Us Anthos|Home is an innovative nonprofit transforming the way New York City residents with housing subsidies locate and secure stable housing. Modeled after Brilliant Corners in California, Anthos|Home streamlines the apartment search, approval, and move-in processes while addressing gaps in the NYC voucher housing system. We aim to be a game-changer for New Yorkers who are unhoused or at risk of homelessness.
The Role Anthos|Home is seeking an experienced social worker to serve in the new role of Aftercare Specialist - Rapid Rehousing. The Aftercare Specialist will work in a team reporting to the Aftercare Supervisor.
Key Responsibilities
Assess immediate needs of clients and make appropriate referrals to prepare to be rapidly rehoused and to support stabilization in permanent housing.
Identify Participant strengths and barriers to stability and assist Participants to reduce barriers and link to resources and services; provide aftercare, case management, and advocacy services to Participants.
Provide proactive follow-up home visits to ensure stability and further progress towards self-sufficiency; this includes support, advocacy, reducing isolation, listening, problem-solving, and identification of resources.
Biweekly contact by phone, in addition to quarterly in-person in-unit contact once participant is housed to ensure general overall safety and wellness of the participant.
Provide referrals to community resources, as needed, for issues related to mental health, wellness, legal, and other areas of support.
Attend meetings and case conferencing as needed to ensure collaborative supports are being provided to the Participants to ensure stability.
Respond to emergencies during normal business and after hours, participating in the on-call roster for all of Anthos| Participants and Property Providers.
Maintain thorough and accurate progress notes and correspondence while maintaining confidentiality of program Participants, staff, and organizational information at all times.
Complete tasks and provide support within the Aftercare Team on an ad hoc basis.
Qualifications And Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related field, and/or 4-6 years of experience working with people in the housing and human service sector is required.
Bilingual in Spanish/English.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Familiarity with the NYC housing market and voucher system.
Excellent verbal, written, and communication skills.
Willingness to travel and make regular visits in the community.
Ability to use public transportation or meet the same travel requirements with reasonable accommodation.
Ability to ascend/descend stairs, as some work locations may not have accessibility to an elevator, or meet the same requirements with reasonable accommodation.
Experience with community-based outreach.
Experience working with youth a plus.
Ability to utilize critical thinking skills in decision-making situations, good organizational, data analysis, and record-keeping skills, and good independent judgment.
Proficiency in MS Word, Salesforce, Excel, and PowerPoint, and familiarity with online data systems, bonus if candidate has experience with Salesforce or Eccovia.
Passion for the mission of the organization.
Ability to work in a diverse environment.
Compensation And Benefits
Competitive starting salary: $65,000 - $70,000
Hybrid work environment (3-5 days in office/field per week)
Tuesday – Saturday schedule a possibility
Comprehensive benefits package including:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with 4% employer match
Generous paid time off
Summer Fridays in August
Professional development opportunities
Current wellness perks: Weekly yoga classes, ClassPass subscription
How To Apply Please send your resume and cover letter through our careers site.
Equal Opportunity Statement Anthos|Home is committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals have equal opportunities to succeed. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and lived experiences to apply. Lived experiences is defined to include, but is not limited to, homelessness and/or housing instability. We believe that a range of perspectives strengthens our team and enhances our ability to serve communities effectively. Any applicant who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact Anthos|Home to request such an accommodation.
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