Case Manager, Scattered Site Housing Program

The Scattered Site Housing Program

The Scattered Site Housing Program (SSHP) is a community based, permanent, supportive housing program for HIV/AIDS Services Administration (HASA) clients. All units are leased in the agency’s name. Seventy-five percent of the units are for single individuals and twenty-five percent are for families. Both case management and housing maintenance services are provided. In addition, clients receive partial financial assistance with their utility bills. Clients with income other than Public Assistance must pay thirty percent of their household’s income to the program as rent.

Position: Case Manager

• Reports To: Assistant Program Manager
• Location: 19 Winthrop Street, Brooklyn NY 11225

What The Case Manager Does:

• Responsible for ensuring clients are connected to needed services to address immediate needs, as well as, ensuring clients obtain stability to maintain permanent housing.
• Maintain clear, organized, and audit ready records.
• Report all services provided to clients into program database monthly.
• This work is in support of the mission and goals of CAMBA.
• Conduct and complete Intakes, Assessments, Service Plans, Reassessments, Service Plan Updates, Accompaniment, Referrals, Advocacy, Housing Inspections, Case Conference, etc.
• Complete all program documentation and enter all client services into to Client Track.
• Ensure clients are connected to and maintain primary medical care and adhere to medical and medication treatment.
• Connect clients to needed services, such as, medical, mental health, substance use treatment, as well as, legal, entitlements, etc.
• Monitor clients' progress toward their goals (dates achieved) via regularly scheduled telephone contact and/or face-to-face home and office visits, and document via progress notes.
• Function as client liaison/client advocate with outside organizations regarding such matters as education, healthcare, housing, legal issues, etc.
• Escort clients to appointments (educational, medical, social service, etc.)
• Aid clients in completing applications for benefits and entitlements and monitor outcome of process.
• Collect all required documentation and create client files.
• Conduct a minimum one home visit per month.
• Report any repair issues to the Housing Specialist.
• Monitor clients’ living conditions.
• Meet required monthly projections.
• Provide all required information for the completion of monthly program reports.
• Maintain clients’ charts always audit ready.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education/Experience Required:

• Bachelors Degree OR Associates degree/high school diploma/GED with at least 4 years’ experience in case management or related social service field (housing, homelessness, mental health, substance abuse, etc.).
• Relevant experience as specified above, preferably in a mid-sized (250+ employees) organization working with persons with a histories of homelessness, mental illness, and/or substance abuse.
• Good written & verbal communication.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bi-lingual English and Spanish.

Pre and/or Post Employment Requirements:

• Requires HASA approval prior to hiring.

Compensation:

$53,045 annually

Status:

Full-time (35 hours per week)

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.

CAMBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace. People of color, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are encouraged to apply. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, marital or veteran status, pregnancy status or sexual orientation.