Recreational Coordinator/ Case Manager

Volunteers of America-Greater New York (VOA-Greater New York) is an anti-poverty organization working to end homelessness in the New York area by 2050. We operate over 60 programs across New York City, Northern New Jersey and Westchester County including emergency, transitional and permanent housing. Our services extend to families experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, people living with HIV/AIDS, veterans, youth aging out of foster care, adults with behavioral health or substance use needs, and others in need, including a special education preschool program.
 

We are in search of new talent in the following position...

Position: Recreational Coordinator/ Case Manager
The Recreational Coordinator/ Case Manager is responsible for the overall management of recreation programs and for developing and implementing Case Manager services to formerly homeless adults in residence.  

Commonwealth Veterans Residence is a single room occupancy (SRO) residence that provides permanent, supportive housing to formerly homeless single veteran men and women, including those diagnosed with behavioral health issues. To learn more about the program, copy and paste this link into a browser https://www.voa-gny.org/our-vets-programs  

Location: 1150 Commonwealth Avenue, Bronx NY 10472 

Employees receive an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, life insurance, a retirement plan, paid personal leave, and much more.  

Minimum Qualifications: 

A Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services field and five years' experience or a satisfactory combination of education and experience. 

Recreational Coordinator/ Case Manager Principal Responsibilities:

1. Manage the client intake and assessment process to orient the client to the program and produce a comprehensive assessment of client service needs. 
2. Identifies appropriate educational, training, and work experience programs for residents and refer residents to appropriate services.
3. Develops and supervises recreational activities for residents.
4. Screen volunteers, coordinate volunteer activities, and prepare monthly volunteer report.
5. Manages emergency food pantry and distributes food to clients on a regular basis.

To learn more about VOA-Greater New York, copy and paste this link into a browser: https://www.voa-gny.org/about 

VOA-Greater New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled/Other Protected Categories.  Apply today!