Coordinated Entry Assessor

Position Description:

Coordinated Entry Assessor is the initial and primary contact for all Coordinated Entry processes that includes coordinating with WCDSS Administrator and other housing providers. The employee in this position will coordinate services with community partners to ensure that the barriers to securing permanent housing for families in EHAP are addressed.

Reports to: Manager of EHAP Services

Job Duties:

· Complete and upload HMIS Client Release Information

· Complete Westchester HMIS Template: DSS Intake with CHAT

· Enroll all residents into Coordinated Entry in HMIS

· Provide all residents enrolled in Coordinated Entry with a CES Enrollment Receipt

· Assess all residents using the Comprehensive Homeless Assessment Tool (CHAT)

· Ensure that number of months homeless is accurate for all families in HMIS

· Ensure that disabilities are accurately accounted for in HMIS

· Respond to community partners withing appropriate time

· Assist with the provision of documentation for permanent housing

· Communicate with WCDSS CE Administrator to resolve issues

· Communicate with residents regarding decisions

· Participate in WCDSS and Continuum of Care meetings and trainings

· Attend all related trainings and conferences related to permanent housing for homeless

Requirements:

· High School Diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree preferred

· Two Years working in a social service environment.

· Excellent communication skills: superb oral and written communication skills.

· Relationship builder and communicator with experience collaborating with diverse work teams

· Culturally competent with an understanding of serving disadvantaged and oppressed populations.

· Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload.

· Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule.

· Proficient with Microsoft Office and comfortable navigating data driven systems

· Commitment to YWCA Mission, Values and Goals

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Yonkers, NY: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $28 - $0