Case Manager - Moving Forward Scattered Site Housing

CAMBA•New York, NY

2d•$53,045 - $53,045•Onsite

About The Position

CAMBA is a community of staff, volunteers, clients, donors, neighbors and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City, where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports they need to thrive. We take a comprehensive approach by offering more than 180 integrated programs in: Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services. We reach more than 72,000 individuals and families each year at our 100 locations, including 10,000 youth. CAMBA serves a diverse cross section of New Yorkers from new mothers in Brownsville to job seekers in the Rockaways. More than half of our clients are immigrants and refugees from around the globe. Over 85% of our families live in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today. HASA NY/NY III Scattered Site Housing Program: This program provides 50 units of scattered-site supportive housing to chronically homeless single adults who are persons living HIV/AIDS or are clients with symptomatic HIV who are receiving cash assistance from the City and who suffer from co-existing serious and persistent mental illness, a substance abuse disorder, or a Mentally Ill Chemical Abuse (MICA) disorder. Clients’ spouses and domestic partners can live there but no minor children, adult children and friends are allowed to live with clients. HASA is the sole referral source for this program. Staff will provide case management and other supportive services to enable clients to achieve the skills and financial independence necessary for independent living.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
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.).
Relevant experience as specified above, preferably in a mid-sized (250+ employees) organization working with persons with a history of homelessness, mental illness, and/or substance abuse.
Good written & verbal communication.
Computer literacy in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

Completing all program documentation and entering all client services into Client Track, such as assessments/reassessments, service plans, and progress notes.
Refer and connect clients to needed services, such as medical, mental health, substance use treatment, legal aide, entitlements, etc.
Ensure clients are compliant with medical treatment and medication management adherence.
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.