Part-Time Family Resource Coordinator - Bilingual Spanish

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Community Action Partnership for Dutchess County, Inc.

The essence of our organization exists in our human spirit – the spirit and passion of those that serve and the spirit and determination of those who accept our services. We are dedicated to raising awareness of our cause and serving those in need and to inspire the belief that positive change is possible.

If you are passionate about doing meaningful work that makes a difference, and working for an organization with a flexible, friendly, and supportive culture, we welcome you to apply!

Title: Part-Time Family Resource Coordinator (Bilingual Spanish)

Status: Non-Exempt/Hourly – 21 hours per week

Supervisor: Director of Human Resources

Location: Red Hook, NY

Starting Pay: $21.00 per hour

In order to be considered for this position a letter of introduction and resume’ are required.

Requirements:

• Good documentation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to establish a rapport.
• Ability to motivate others towards achieving goals.
• Ability to work independently with strong sense of focus, task-oriented, non-judgmental, open personal qualities, and a clear sense of boundaries.
• A strong sense of and respect for confidentiality involving both clients and fellow employees.
• Ability to work in a variety of settings with culturally diverse families and communities with the ability to be culturally sensitive and appropriate.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs.

Job Summary:

• Provide case management services to all clients including intake assessment, benefit assessment, goal setting, long term case plan development, weekly case plan development, progress monitoring, individual money management, tenant education, advocacy, and referrals.
• Maintain a caseload of 10 families.
• Meet regularly with clients, weekly or bi-weekly for case management services.
• Connect families with needed and available agency and community resources. Follow-up with clients and agencies as appropriate to document use/success of referral.
• Input accurate and complete data for all contacts with clients into agency database.
• Ensure that all documents submitted on behalf of a client are valid.
• Contact landlords to validate eviction notices.
• Conduct outreach to neighborhoods.
• Provide all required documentation in a timely manner, which may include client follow-up, outcome evaluation, client contact sheets, and evaluations.
• Participate in regular staff meetings, staff training programs, supervisory sessions, and accept the responsibility for aiding the development of positive team relationships as requested.
• Adhere to agency policy, procedures and the agency code of ethics.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Disclaimer

The nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Community Action Partnership for Dutchess County, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Part-time employees are eligible for PTO, paid holidays and 401K enrollment/match.

Bilingual Spanish required.