HELP USA·New York
Conduct intake assessments for new clients and ensure all required paperwork and electronic progress notes are accurately completed. Provide information, referral services, and advocacy to help clients navigate the service delivery system and receive entitlements.
Clarke Thomas | 121 Hellgate Circle, Wards Island, Manhattan, NY 10035 What You’ll Do As an Intake Worker, you will be one of the first members of the social services team to interact with our new clients when they enter our shelter site, so it is critical that you are welcoming and supportive at a very difficult time in their lives. You will work as an integral member of the social services team.
Your responsibilities will include: Conducting intake assessments for all new clients, ensuring that all required paperwork is completed and all required progress notes and other information are entered into our electronic systems completely, accurately, and on a timely basis. Familiarizing new clients with our site and our program, ensuring that they understand the requirements of the facility. Providing information and referral services to clients as needed and/or specified in their service plans. Advocating for clients and assisting in navigation of the service delivery system to ensure receipt of entitlement services and other services as appropriate.
You’re a great fit for this role if you have: High School Diploma or equivalent OR equivalent experience and skills. Effective oral and written communication skills. Excellent interviewing skills. Excellent time management and organization skills. Availability to provide evening and weekend coverage as needed. Computer literacy, particularly with Microsoft applications.
It would be helpful (but not required) if you have: Prior experience in case management, assessment counseling, and crisis intervention. Compensation Actual compensation will not be less than the applicable minimum wage, prevailing wage, or exempt salary requirements under federal, state and local laws. We Have GREAT BENEFITS! Health insurance through Cigna, including dental and vision, with an option that covers the entire family with minimal employee contribution. Generous Paid Time Off! 401(k) with Company contribution, even if the employee doesn't contribute. And More!
At HELP USA, we work to ensure that everyone has a place to call home. We’re one of the nation’s largest non-profit homeless services providers and low-income housing developers serving at-risk populations, including families, individuals, veterans, survivors of domestic violence, people with physical and mental health challenges and disabilities, and seniors. With an annual operating budget approaching $150 million and 1400 employees working in nearly 60 programs, we have helped over 500,000 people facing homelessness and poverty to build better lives. We hope that you will consider joining our team in the fight against homelessness. EOE. A Drug-Free Workplace.
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent experience along with strong communication, interviewing, and organizational skills. Proficiency in Microsoft applications and availability for evening and weekend coverage are necessary.
Market context
Behavioral health roles in New York are often in steady demand, especially for clinicians who can support diverse age groups and handle assessments or admissions. These positions can be competitive because employers commonly look for independent licensure, while also considering associate-level candidates with clear growth toward full licensure. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licensure status and assessment experience before applying.
