Case Manager

Services For The Underserved, Inc.•New York, NY

17d•$53,064 - $53,064•Onsite

About The Position

S:US is seeking a Bilingual Spanish Case Manager for their women's shelter in Manhattan. This position is located at West 126 Street New York, NY 10027. The Case Manager will provide comprehensive case management services to an assigned caseload of clients. Conduct intake process within 24 hours of admission. Provide accurate, complete, and timely documentation of the provision of supportive social services and client progression/regression toward the goals of securing permanent affordable housing. Facilitate group and individual counseling, workshops, psych education, and recreational activities. Conduct room inspections to assess client overall ADL skills. Conduct service planning, provide referrals to in-house and community-based medical, mental health, and supportive social services to assigned caseload as appropriate. Provide crisis intervention and assist in building evacuation during fire drills. Monitor client medication compliance and escort clients on housing interviews as needed. A work schedule that includes some weekend and evening hours is required.

Requirements

High School Diploma required
Bilingual Spanish
Two years’ experience with homeless population
Ability to work with a culturally diverse population

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree is Human Services field preferred
Familiarity of NYC public school system preferred
Experience in residential setting, group work, tenant organization, case management, referral, and/or community outreach strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive case management services to an assigned caseload of clients.
Conduct intake process within 24 hours of admission.
Provide accurate, complete, and timely documentation of the provision of supportive social services and client progression/regression toward the goals of securing permanent affordable housing.
Facilitate group and individual counseling, workshops, psych education, and recreational activities.
Conduct room inspections to assess client overall ADL skills.
Conduct service planning, provide referrals to in-house and community-based medical, mental health, and supportive social services to assigned caseload as appropriate.
Provide crisis intervention and assist in building evacuation during fire drills.
Monitor client medication compliance.
Escort clients on housing interviews as needed.