Case Manager, Brownsville Homebase (52101)

RISEBORO COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP•New York, NY

About The Position

The Homebase Program is NYC premier homelessness prevention program. The community-based initiative assists households who are at-risk of shelter entry in order to resolve their housing crisis and lay the groundwork for self-sufficiency. The Homebase Case Manager position will be responsible for providing housing assistance and holistic case management services. He/She will provide ongoing social services to program participants to secure long-term housing stability. He/She: 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; Maintains accurate record keeping via case files and the designated computer database; 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.

Requirements

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
Associate Degree required plus three years of experience

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
Bachelors degree preferred

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
Maintains accurate record keeping via case files and the designated computer database
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