Case Manager, Atlantic House Men’s Shelter
CAMBA
- Brooklyn, NY
- $42,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Maintain professional relationships with clients and client confidentiality.
- Review all documentation establishing clients' eligibility for program and make file copies.
- Conduct initial intake and assessment of clients’ needs and periodic re-assessments.
- Create and maintain client electronic and paper files.
- In collaboration with clients, conduct periodic revisions of independent living plans including short-term and long-term client goals.
- Assist clients in attaining their goals by identifying community resources and by referring clients to appropriate services both within and outside CAMBA.
- Work with clients to break through barriers to their goal(s) attainment.
- Assist clients in advocating for themselves in order to gain housing stability.
- Recommend and implement strategies to persuade clients to participate fully in the process in order to transition into permanent housing.
- Monitor clients' progress toward their goals via regularly scheduled face-to-face contacts/sessions.
- Document all client encounters via progress notes using CAMBA’s Case Management/Tracking Database and printout notes for client’s paper file.
- Follow-up with clients and with referral organizations regarding client contact and progress with referral organization.
- Provide all required information for weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual reports.
- May recommend closing of cases in which clients 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 area).
- May act as client liaison/client advocate with outside organizations regarding such matters as education, healthcare, housing, legal issues, etc.
- May schedule appointments for client with referral organizations.
- May escort clients to appointments (educational, medical, social service, etc.)
- May assist clients in completing applications for benefits and entitlements, and may process applications on clients' behalf.
- May follow-up with clients for a period of time after successful completion of their primary goals to assure client stability.
- May prepare marketing materials for the program.
- Bachelor's degree (e. g., B.A., B.S.W.) and/or equivalent experience.
When salary ranges are listed, the range would represent the low and high end for the applicable position & program. The salary offered would be based on various factors unique to each program and candidate. This includes but is not limited to experience, education, budget and/or program size, internal equity, skills and other factors that may be required for the position and organization.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.Powered by JazzHR