Case Manager, PSP

EAST SIDE HOUSE SETTLEMENT•New York, NY

9d•$45,000 - $55,000

About The Position

East Side House Settlement (ESH) is a community resource in the Bronx and Northern Manhattan. We believe education is the key that enables all people to create economic and civic opportunities for themselves, their families, and their community. ESH’s Adult & Workforce Programs align with our mission by providing high quality programs and services within community centers, schools, and business partners. Under the supervision of the Director of PSP and the PSP Employment Coordinator, PSP Case Managers play a key role in the PSP staff inter-disciplinary team whose purpose is to provide comprehensive educational and social emotional support that enable young adults to meet their personal, educational and employment goals. The primary focus for the PSP Case Manager is to support PSP participants in choosing a post-secondary track and completing outlined track deliverables for certification training, professional soft skills, internship hours, and job placement. The Case Manager will communicate effectively with the Director of PSP and PSP Employment Coordinator to facilitate student intake, case management and all other wrap around services needed for students, who are enrolled in GED/ALE, PSP Academy, CRED and various other PSP service areas.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field and experience working with City systems (e.g., justice, public assistance, child welfare, education, housing); or Associate’s degree and at least three (3) years of successful experience providing case management/counseling and working with City systems.
Experience capturing and maintaining data and documentation in organizational/funder databases.
Demonstrated ability to form strong, professional relationships with diverse participant populations and community stakeholders.
Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills; strong initiative, problem-solving, and customer service orientation.
Ability to work collaboratively on an interdisciplinary team; flexibility and poise under pressure.
Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Teams) Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive) Also, comfortable learning new platforms/systems.
Employees must be clear to work at ESH. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background checks and/or screenings.

Nice To Haves

Experience serving both young adults and adults in NYC community-based settings and workforce programs.

Responsibilities

Manage a caseload of approximately 50–100 participants per year (organized by cohorts); maintain regular contact at all phases to support progress, engagement, and retention.
Conduct participant intake, needs/barrier assessments, and develop individualized service or goal plans; provide regular follow-ups and adjust plans based on progress and emerging needs.
Conduct daily/ongoing outreach regarding attendance and engagement; use proactive strategies to reduce barriers and improve persistence.
Collaborate with Instructors, Retention Specialist, and Education/Employment Services Managers to deliver coordinated, co-located services and ensure participant goals are met.
Provide one-on-one and small group counseling/coaching that supports academic, career, and personal goals; deliver timely feedback on progress and next steps.
Facilitate workforce readiness and basic life skills workshops aligned to participant needs and program objectives. Complete necessary training for instructor credentials in CPR-First Aid and other competencies.
Connect participants to services across the local workforce development system (e.g., Career Centers, NYS Department of Labor, ACCESVR, NYS Commission for the Blind, TANF funded supports) and to community resources addressing housing, food security, legal aid, and benefits.
Support recruitment and interviewing for new cohorts; maintain accurate participant files and records in accordance with funder and organizational standards.
Build and maintain a shared database (e.g., Google Sheets/Drive/Salesforce) for caseload tracking; enter thorough, timely case notes; prepare reports and participate in data driven case conferences.
Participate in team/department meetings, training courses, case conferences, workshops, and on/offsite events; contribute to continuous improvement of PSP services.
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.