Case Manager, Rising Up Men's Shelter

CAMBA•New York, NY

22d•$41,000 - $45,000

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 73,000 individuals and families, including almost 13,000 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 are in living in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today. CAMBA operates 6 single adult shelters and 6 family shelters and one drop in center. Each shelter offers clients a supportive, structured therapeutic, safe, and drug-free facility. Homeless (often mentally-ill and substance-abusing) men and women are provided with comprehensive services to stabilize their condition in order to successfully transition into to permanent and/or supported housing. CAMBA’s Rising Up Men’s Shelter is a 141 bed men’s employment shelter located in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn. This shelter will provide an array of services with a strong focus on connections for residents to achieve stable employment to lead to permanent housing.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (e.g., B.A., B.S.W.) or
Four years of relevant experience, or
Associate's and two years equivalent experience.
The ability to obtain and maintain the following clearances throughout the duration of employment
New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS)
State Central Registry (SCR)
Register of Substantiated Category One Cases of Abuse or Neglect aka Staff Exclusion List (SEL)
Proof of negative results from TB test

Nice To Haves

Bi-lingual English & Spanish

Responsibilities

Conduct initial intake and assessment of clients’ needs and periodic re-assessments.
Create and maintain client electronic and paper files.
Prepare initial psychosocial evaluation and update according to regulations.
Obtain and maintain relevant documentation and release forms from clients (i.e., birth certificate, proof of income, medical documents, release of Personal Health Information, etc.).
In collaboration with clients, conduct periodic revisions of independent living plans including short-term and long-term client goals.
Assist clients in attaining their goals by identifying community resources and by referring clients to appropriate services both within and outside CAMBA (i.e., On-site medical services and psychiatric services, etc.).
Work with clients to break through barriers to their goal(s) attainment.
Provide support, training and coordination with the other social services staff.
Assist clients in advocating for themselves in order to gain housing stability.
Recommend and implement strategies to persuade clients to participate fully in the process in order to transition into permanent housing.
Monitor clients' progress toward their goals via regularly scheduled face-to-face contacts/sessions.
Document all client encounters via progress notes using DHS CARES Database and printout notes for client’s paper file.
Ensure CARES Database is updated to reflect client request for services (i.e., car fare, appointments, passes, referrals, etc.).
Follow-up with clients and with referral organizations regarding client contact and progress with referral organization.
Provide all required information for weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual reports.
May act as client liaison/client advocate with outside organizations regarding such matters as education, healthcare, housing, legal issues, etc.
May schedule appointments for client with referral organizations.
May escort clients to appointments (educational, medical, social service, etc.)

Benefits

CAMBA offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time), and paid holidays.

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