Case Manager, Park Affordable

About the role

Park Affordable is located in the immediate vicinity to Maimonides Medical Center (MMC) in Brooklyn and will have a total of 67 units set aside for formerly homeless families. CAMBA, INC. will provide case management services to 32 of the 67 units which will have an HPD (PBV) rental subsidy. Light support social services will be available for the remaining 35 units as tenants voluntarily engage in services.

Responsibilities

• Review all documentation establishing tenants' eligibility for program and make file copies.
• Create and maintain tenant files.
• Conduct initial intake and assessment of tenants and tenants' families' needs and periodic re-assessments.
• In collaboration with tenants, prepare initial and periodic revisions of independent living plans including short-term and long-term tenant goals.
• Aid tenants in attaining their goals by identifying and locating community resources for tenants and by making referrals to appropriate services both within and outside CAMBA.
• Work with tenants to break through barriers to tenant goals and to assist tenants in advocating for themselves and in moving toward self-sufficiency.
• Recommend and implement strategies to persuade tenants to participate more fully in this process.
• Monitor tenants' progress toward their goals via regularly scheduled telephone contact and/or face-to-face visits, and document via progress notes.
• Participate in case conferences.
• Follow-up with tenants and with referral organizations regarding tenant contact and progress with referral organization.
• Provide all required information for weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual reports.
• May recommend closing of cases in which tenants have: (a) achieved primary goals and have maintained stability for a period of months; or, (b) have not demonstrated a willingness to participate in the process (lost-to-service); or, (c) have become ineligible for services (e.g. moved out of building).
• May act as tenant liaison/tenant advocate with outside organizations regarding such matters as education, healthcare, housing, legal issues, etc.
• May schedule appointments for tenant with referral organizations.
• May escort tenants to appointments (educational, medical, social service, etc.)
• May assist tenants in completing applications for benefits and entitlements, and may process applications on tenants' behalf.
• May follow-up with tenants for a period of time after successful completion of their primary goals to assure tenant stability.
• May evaluate actual living conditions of tenants through home visits.
• May prepare marketing materials for the program.

Requirements

• Minimum Education/Experience Required: Bachelor's degree (e.g., B.A., B.S.W.) and experience working with the Seriously and Persistently Mentally Ill (SPMI) population.
• As a Mandated Reporter, you must immediately report suspected incidents/cases of abuse and neglect to the Vulnerable Persons Central Register (VPCR) Hotline at 1-855-373-2122 and complete a CAMBA Incident Report.
• Flexible hours may be needed occasionally to provide shift coverage until 8 pm.

Qualifications

• Flexible hours may be needed occasionally to provide shift coverage until 8 pm.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

CAMBA offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time), and paid holidays.

Pay

$45,000 annually

Schedule

Full-time (35 hours per week)