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Benefits Advisor (RISS)

Center for Urban Community Services

Description

The Center for Urban Community Services, a national leader in the development of effective housing and service initiatives for homeless people, invites applications for a Benefits Advisor position at Riker’s Island Single Stop (RISS). CUCS operates two Single Stops on Riker’s Island. Our goal is to reduce recidivism rates at Riker’s Island by assisting low income New Yorkers in taking initial steps towards self sufficiency. We address basic concerns onsite that may otherwise complicate successful re-entry into the community when released: acquiring benefits, addressing outstanding civil legal concerns and inaccurate documentation regarding criminal histories.

Responsibilities: The Benefits Advisor will assist sentenced inmates at Rikers Island in meeting their most basic needs of self-sufficiency, screen for interest and eligibility for public benefits, including paper and electronic application completion with some post-release planning ensuring successful re-entry into the community. Additional responsibilities include screening for other services provided by the program.

Qualifications

• HS diploma and at least 2 years of related experience, BA preferred
• Social service experience required.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to market program and work collaboratively with other service providers both on and off island.
• Experience in either public benefits acquisition or re-entry a plus.
• Bilingual Spanish-speaker a plus.
• Must be highly professional, flexible, focused, organized and able to work with a diverse population of clients, and possess a proven ability to maintain professional boundaries.
• Candidates must be able to pass the New York City Department of Corrections clearance process for employment.

CUCS is committed to workforce diversity. EEO

Contact

To apply online please follow the link below:

https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=8691531


• Please be advised that you must upload your cover letter and resume in one document.
• Applicants will only be considered for positions they apply for.

Posted on 10/02/14; CVMHA ID #8207