Case Manager

New Destiny Housing Corporatio•New York, NY

37d•Onsite

About The Position

New Destiny is seeking to hire a full-time Case Manager to provide regular on-site services at the Morris location. The Morris is a 39-unit affordable residence in the Bronx with studio, 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments for low-income individuals and families, with half of the units reserved for homeless families coming directly from the domestic violence shelters. The Case Manager will work with the Program Director and Senior Case Manager to maintain and grow a robust program focusing on fostering family stability by connecting families to resources; maintaining a violence free environment and helping children thrive emotionally, physically, and academically. This is a full-time position requiring two late nights a week (e.g., 11:00 am to 7:00 pm). The Case Manager will report directly to the Program Director.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Must have knowledge of services in the Bronx.
Knowledge and experience assisting individuals to access resources in the areas of housing stability, health &mental health, and food security.
Able and willing to work independently and in partnership with the program director.
Ability to be empathetic, creative, and resourceful.
The ideal candidate is a person who is highly organized, flexible, and resourceful.
Strong written and oral communication skills, computer literacy and sound judgment.

Nice To Haves

A BSW or BA/S in the areas of Psychology, Sociology, Early Education preferred.
A minimum of 2 to 4 years of direct service experience preferred.
Proven track record in engaging children and adults who have experienced homelessness and domestic violence preferred.
Experience with trauma-informed care preferred.
Bilingual Spanish/English strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive case management services to a caseload of 20-25 tenants, including counseling services, crisis intervention, and other appropriate supportive services.
Develop programming and activities in collaboration with the Program Director and the families.
Work with tenants on caseload to create and implement annual wellness plans to meet individual goals.
Conduct annual assessments with tenants to assess stability and ongoing social service needs.
Plan and implement age-appropriate therapeutic activities for children.
Research, organize and implement afterschool programming and occasional weekend activities.
Build connections in the community and provide referrals to stabilizing community programming, including recreational activities, mental health services, physical health services, employment enhancement services, etc.
Work with families to follow-up with schools, clinics, and other providers where appropriate.
Contribute to the program database of borough-specific and city-wide educational and recreational programs.
Maintain a strong relationship with New Destiny Housing’s Housing Stability Services team members who are providing Health and Wellness and Financial Coaching on-site to tenants. This includes following up with referrals and assisting with connection to services.
Attend weekly supervision meetings with the Program Director.
Enter all tenant contacts and group work into ECM on a regular basis.
Collect and maintain information on children and families (report cards, skills evaluation, surveys, etc.).
Conduct monthly meetings and case conferences with Family Support Program staff.
Maintain up-to-date case files and ensure all data is inputted into the case management database.
Contribute to the development of best practices for the Family Support Program.
Work with volunteers and interns to enrich youth and family events.
Other duties as assigned by the Program Director.