Current Employment Opportunities

updated 3/16/23

Emergency Services Case Manager

Th Emergency Services Case Manager will engage and refer treatment to individuals utilizing services in Emergency Housing (at the Second Place East Shelter and local motels), Community Based Residential Program (CBRP), and Samaritan Center using trust-building, motivational, and integrated treatment methodologies, referrals to local treatment providers and by monitoring progress.
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Homeless Intake and Support Services Specialist
The Homeless Intake and Support Services Specialist (HISS) has a dual role to support the homeless in Chemung County. The HISS, will complete Intakes, in person, at the Elmira Police Station and will provide staffing oversight and support services to clients at the shelter/warming station/motels. Contact will primarily be with clients who are experiencing homelessness and/or housing crisis. The HISS will likely encounter clients that have experiences with long-term homelessness, mental health, and substance abuse concerns along with other barriers that impact their ability to maintain suitable/safe housing. 
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Housing Point of Entry
Initial point of contact for individuals entering the Samaritan Center. Requires the ability to maintain a professional, compassionate, and welcoming atmosphere. Provide crisis intervention, assist with emergency housing needs and provide referrals within the community. Assist vulnerable individuals and/or families with short-term emergency housing needs, including linking them to the appropriate in-house staff for additional assistance.  
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Housing Solutions Specialist
The Housing Solutions Specialist (HSS)'s core function is to develop a financial plan to assist those at-risk, in retaining their present housing and any arrear payments for eviction prevention. The HSS will also assist those who are homeless in rapidly regaining housing. The HSS will identify and/or secure housing subsidies going forward in accordance with the funding sources' regulations. The HSS will conduct assessments; develop and implement individual service plans; assist consumers in achieving goals; teach and/or assist consumers in establishing stable housing, communication, and self-advocacy skills; assist in accessing and maintaining entitlements/benefits; assist residents in meeting the obligations of tenancy.
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Youth Counselor/Victim Services Advocate
Under the supervision of the Program Supervisor, the Victim Services Youth Counselor provides support to young people who are in crisis and/or at risk of being in an unsafe environment. The Youth Counselor focuses on supporting and developing healthy relationships to enhance youths’ existing strengths and resiliency, while incorporating youth voice and leadership in programming. Programs recognize that youth are the experts in their own lives and support them to make choices that improve their safety and personal development.
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Victim Services & Housing Solutions Supervisor
Coordinate the Victim Services, Runaway and Homeless Youth, and Housing Programs and provide direct supervision to program staff. The position is based in Watkins Glen, NY. Assume responsibility for program development, implementation, and operation. Carry out the goals of the programs, adhering to grant guidelines. Apply sound fiscal management to all funding.
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Care Manager

The Care Manager provides care management services to children or adults living in Chemung County who have been diagnosed with two or more chronic illnesses, Serious Mental Illness, or HIV/AIDS.

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Housing Case Manager

The Housing Case Manager (SHCM) skillfully provides strengths-based support to persons experiencing housing instability and assists with all aspects of compliance with OMH, HUD and other contract and regulatory requirements, providing effective service delivery that complies with contract and regulatory requirements and meets or exceeds the program’s targeted outcomes. The SHCM will have a specified participants’ caseload and ensure coordination of participant’s needs, bringing expertise in one or more of the following areas: mental health, homelessness, addictions, dual diagnosis and or domestic violence.
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