case manager

housing specialist

site director

program director

superintendent

Praxis Housing Initiatives

A Typical day a work would begin with following up with staff via email and log books for any incidents that may have occurred the night prior, responding to emails and voicemails. Completing room inspections to determine which residents may require medical assistance or intervention. Complete any notes of engagement if necessary. Meet with scheduled/Unscheduled clients for Housing Assessments and Goal Assessments. There were weekly scheduled meeting with team members to discuss case loads and client based needs. There was a great amount of support from the Site Director who encouraged an open forum of learning and various trainings to assist the staff in gaining more knowledge towards the population of clients we assisted on a daily basis. The hardest part of my position as the Housing Specialist was getting my clients to agree to the type of housing that would best fit their individual needs, 90% of the population that I assist suffered from mental health and/or substance abuse issues which would sometimes cause barriers. The most enjoyable part of my job was seeing great improvements from my clients who eventually would be housing ready.

My review as an Independent Life Skill Specialist consisted working with HIV/AIDS who unfortunately suffered from drug addiction, which resulted in their chronic homelessness status.  My job was to provide as many resources, information, guidance, counseling, and advocacy.  I learned much about the benefits of adhering to medication, nutrition, exercise, and mental health care.  The hardest part of my job was not to get to emotionally involved, thus balancing concern with professionalism.  The most enjoyable aspect of my job as an Independent Life Skills Specialist was seeing those clients who cooperated in their own recovery, and stabilize themselves into a home, primary care provider, support groups, and reconnecting with their family and new found friends in recovery.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Empowering the client’s and advocating for them.  Assisting and locating permanent housing for the Client’s.


What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The staff are not trained properly for the positions that they are getting paid for. Lack of tram work.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The environment is Neal and clean and there are all nationalities which o have has the pleasure of learning from all of them.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
A typical day would be managing my case load and completing all of my intakes

Leadership must be overhauled! Perhaps the organization could improve if there was a major change of the current leadership. Unnecessary demands are placed on employees on a daily basis. Staff receive no training and do not receive competitive salaries or pay raises. Staff turnover is extremely high due to the work demands, low pay and poor leadership. The most enjoyable part about working at Praxis is servicing the clients.  It has been one of the biggest mistakes of my career. I would not advise anyone to work at this organization! 

What is the best part of working at the company?
Helping clients achieve personal goals of compliance and optimum health 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The abundance of documentation required by city, state, federal, and other various shareholders 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The work environment had very poor moral, no incentives or recognition for the tireless work necessary to promote health.
Salary sucked.....!

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Long and strenuous working with SUD clients and those with compromised immune systems

Started as a CM and over time was promoted to being responsible for overseeing day to day operations of a shelter. I appreciated the opportunity, but it took time getting adjusted to a supervisory role. I appreciated the support provided by management and HR.  I have worked with an amazing group of people that are committed to helping those less fortunate regardless of where they come from. 
Staffing has probably been the most challenging, but I see that with all the organizations we work with.  The most enjoyable part of my job is helping clients move into their own apartments.

All things considered I enjoyed my experience at the organization. 
I worked out of a new building in Brooklyn and the number of clients in the facility made the caseload per case manager manageable. This provided me with an opportunity to get to know my clients better.
Program supervisors were supportive and accessible. I had a DS and PD and when necessary one of them was always reachable.
Salaries were competitive with other non-profit organizations but needs to be higher. 
I would work there again.  

I have learned a great deal during my time working for Praxis and I will take what I have learned into the next phase of my career. I leave knowing that I am better equipped to face my next position. I worked with some great colleagues and I value the experience.  I am moving on because I have an opportunity that will significantly shorten my commute to and from work

Once you walk in the clients are right there to greet you and sometimes you don't have a chance to take your coat off before clients start asking questions.  I recieved further training in Foothold tec. AWARDS.  My supervisor was great and gave me supervision every week without fail. All my co-workers were great and all willing to help.  The hardest part was finding out that one of your client has pass on.  I really enjoyed seeing or putting a big smile om a client face when we were able to house them or did something for them that they themselves could not do.

As a supervisor it's my responsibility to ensure the team is achieving the objectives and goals established by the organization and the funder. 

The responsibility is not for everyone. It's hard and demanding because this work is not Monday to Friday. Its 24x7 and supervisor need to be reached at any time of the day or night. 

The rewarding part of the job was helping families get stabilized and move into housing. The challenging part is the work is quite demanding.  I appreciate the confidence management placed in me. 

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Case manager 7 salaries reported	$50,676 per year
Housing specialist 5 salaries reported	$48,704 per year
Site director 7 salaries reported	$83,843 per year
Program director 3 salaries reported	$86,667 per year
Superintendent 2 salaries reported	$57,500 per year

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