Aftercare Specialist - Rapid Rehousing

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 - Rapid Rehousing (RRH) will work in a team reporting to the Aftercare Supervisor - Rapid Rehousing. In this role, the Aftercare Specialist - RRH will be responsible for working with Participants throughout their program enrollment to ensure housing stability before, during, and after placement. The Aftercare Specialist - RRH will conduct needs assessments for all Participants, working with the household to address goals related to education, employment, health, and mental health.

The Aftercare Specialist- RRH is the primary point of contact for Participants from referral through housing and aftercare and should also work closely with the Participant’s support network including the Aftercare Supervisor - RRH, the Aftercare Associate – Opportunity Navigator, and the Property Provider, as needed.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assess immediate needs of clients and makes 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 reducing barriers and linking 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|Home Participants and Property Providers
• Maintain thorough and accurate progress notes and correspondence while maintaining the 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:

The ideal candidate for Aftercare Specialist - Rapid Rehousing is someone who enjoys working with youth and people of all backgrounds. A 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.

Additional Skills include:

• 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

Join Our Team:

Be part of a mission-driven organization making a real difference in New York City. Apply now to join the Anthos|Home family and help create stable homes for those who need them most.

How to Apply:

Please send your resume and cover letter through our careers site.

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.

Bilingual in Spanish/English (preferred)