Case Manager, Stability Supportive Housing Program

Who We Are

CAMBA is a community of staff, volunteers, clients, donors, neighbors and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City, where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports they need to thrive. We take a comprehensive approach by offering more than 180 integrated programs in: Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services. We reach more than 72,000 individuals and families each year at our 100 locations, including 10,000 youth. CAMBA serves a diverse cross section of New Yorkers from new mothers in Brownsville to job seekers in the Rockaways. More than half of our clients are immigrants and refugees from around the globe. Over 85% of our families live in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today.

About the Role

The Case Manager will be responsible for providing all contract funded activities. These activities include conducting and completing Intakes, Assessments, Service Plans, Reassessments, Service Plan Updates, Accompaniment, Referrals, Advocacy, Housing Inspections, Case Conference, etc. In addition, the Case Manager will be responsible for completing all program documentation and entering all client services into Client Track. Will be responsible for ensuring clients are connected to and maintain primary medical care and adhere to medical and medication treatment.

Responsibilities

• 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 monitors 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.
• Maintain 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.

Requirements

• Minimum Education/Experience Required: Bachelor or Associate degree with one year of equivalent experience, or Two years of equivalent experience with sufficient education and technical expertise: to comprehend written and oral instructions (work orders); basic math to accomplish maintenance tasks; and to document accomplished tasks.
• Other Requirements: Relevant experience, 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. Disclosure if they have been subject of a founded report to the State Central Child Abuse Registry.
• Preferred Qualifications: Bi-lingual English and Spanish.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience, 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.
• Disclosure if they have been subject of a founded report to the State Central Child Abuse Registry.
• Bi-lingual English and Spanish (preferred).

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.

Status

This is a Full-time (35 hours per week) position.

Pay

$50,000 Annually