Case Manager, Bushwick Homebase (Bilingual English/Spanish) (50367)

RISEBORO COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP•New York, NY

6d•$27 - $31

About The Position

Case Manager position will be responsible for providing housing assistance and holistic case management services. They will provide ongoing social services to program participants to secure long-term housing stability.

Requirements

Associate degree required plus three years of experience; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Bilingual Spanish/English required.
Experience in customer or client services required
Ability to problem solve and work with a high level of autonomy required

Nice To Haves

Experience working in non-profit organizations and commitment to social justice
Excellent communication skills and ability to advocate
Ability to work independently and collaborate with a team
Entrepreneurial spirit, ability to problem solve and build relationship

Responsibilities

Coordinates services and activities to provide program participants with necessary tools to sustain their housing and prevent homelessness;
Works with the client, household members, supervisors and supplementary staff to execute the service plan;
Establishes goals and actions which address the immediate housing crisis and the underlying causes of the crises;
Monitors and evaluates program participants progress on the implementation of their service plan;
Conferences client cases with the Supervisor and Program Director and determines the necessity of financial subsidies;
Prepares all necessary documentation to prepare in-house subsidy applications on behalf of the client;
Provides referrals for clients to access community supports, public benefits and entitlements;
Engages in the arrangement, coordination, monitoring and delivery of services to Homebase program participants;
Ensures that program participants rights are protected;
Performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisors or Program Director.