Youth Support Specialist
Pay rate: $17.50-$18.50/hour
This position is directly responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment by monitoring premises, supervising residents, preventing and identifying potential risks, completing appropriate documentation, and ensuring the rights and dignity of each resident is maintained at all times. Additionally, will work on the floor, working in a hands-on capacity. The YSS is also responsible for providing support, positive direction and assistance in accordance with program policies, procedures and personal outcome measures. It is imperative that the YSS provide encouragement, mentoring, positive role modeling, coaching, and guidance to youth/residents at all times. This position requires flexibility, self-management, organization, and a passion to enhance the life of traumatized youth placed in foster care.
*Minimum requirements include a high school diploma/GED and 1 year of paid experience in the human services field. Applicants must have a valid NYS driver's license and reliable transportation with the ability to transport. Successful applicants will be subject to state-mandated and other background checks as a condition of beginning employment.
NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE.
Maintenance Technician
Pay rate: $20 - $22/hour
The Maintenance worker is responsible for maintaining the building and grounds of Homespace and subsidiaries by providing housekeeping, grounds upkeep, repair services, plumbing and minor electrical work. The ability to troubleshoot and problem solve in a proactive and cost-effective manner. The Maintenance team is required to maintain a preventive maintenance building plan and vehicle maintenance plan to ensure that all regulatory needs are met and tracked and include any ongoing or new projects as defined by the Facilities Supervisor, DOPO, or CEO.
*Minimum requirements include a high school diploma/GED, certificate in plumbing or electrical and/or two (2) years experience in building maintenance. Applicants must have a valid NYS driver's license and reliable transportation with the ability to transport. Successful applicants will be subject to state-mandated and other background checks as a condition of beginning employment.
NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE.
Housing Navigator (Connecting Care Program)
Pay rate: $21 - $24/hour
The Housing Navigator plays a vital role in assisting eligible Medicaid members under the NYS 1115 Waiver Social Care Network to find affordable and sustainable housing options, ensuring successful transitions into stable living environments. The Housing Navigator will work collaboratively with 1115 Waiver Social Care Navigators and the Western New York Integrated Care Collaborative (WNYICC) to help reduce barriers and promote self-sufficiency. All HN will use a person-centered, holistic approach. This position combines outreach and community engagement efforts with direct support to clients in understanding the services under the 1115 Waiver, which are aimed at improving health outcomes and expanding Medicaid eligibility for targeted populations.
*Minimum requirements include a high school diploma/GED, two (2) years paid experience working in the field of Housing Navigation or Community Health Worker and one (1) year experience working in intake or care/case management. Degree in social work, human services, or related field preferred. Applicants must have a valid NYS driver's license and reliable transportation with the ability to transport. Successful applicants will be subject to state-mandated and other background checks as a condition of beginning employment.
NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE.
Why Work For Homespace?
While there are many agencies you can choose to work for, your decision to join the Homespace team impacts the lives of the youth we serve. We support at-risk youth in foster care to achieve independence two generations at a time! Reasons why Homespace is a GREAT place to work:
- Generous Paid Time Off including 13 holidays and your birthday!
- Health Savings Accounts
- Paid Training & Career Development
- Educational Awards
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employer
- Retirement Plan & Employer Match
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Free Employee Assistance Program
