Case Manager - Bilingual, Scattered Site Housing Program

CAMBA • New York, NY

11d

About The Position

The Case Manager is responsible for ensuring that clients are connected to needed services to address immediate needs, as well as, ensuring that 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. 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 to Client Track. Will be responsible for ensuring clients are connected to and maintain primary medical care and adhere to medical and medication treatment.

Requirements

• 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.).
• Two (2) years of 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.
• Bilingual English and Spanish.
• Requires HASA approval prior to hiring.

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.)
• Assist 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.
• 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees