Case Manager, Homelessness Prevention Initiative-HomeBase

CAMBA • New York, NY

2d • $48,410 - $52,530

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 almost 80,000 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 living in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today.
HomeBase provides case management and essential services to at-risk individuals and families to prevent homelessness. Individuals and families receive services that will help overcome problems with public benefits, housing, education, health care and other issues that could impede their ability to maintain stable households.
The Case Manager, under general supervision, is expected to: (1) aid individuals and/or families requiring social service assistance; (2) conduct client interviews and evaluations to assess needs and develop service plans, including short-term and long-term client goals; and (3) assist clients in identifying and locating community resources.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (e. g., B.A., B.S.W.), or
• Associate degree and 2 years of relevant experience, or
• High School Diploma and 4 years case management experience in the social services field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Excellent writing skills, with the ability to draft assessments, service plans, progress notes, weekly reports, and general client-related correspondence.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from supervisors, clients, funders, other organizations, and the general public.
• Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts, such as fractions, decimals and percentages, to practical situations.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Willingness to learn and adapt.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in a language other than English (e.g., Haitian/Creole, French, Spanish, Russian, etc.)
• Familiarity with HRA benefits, NYC housing programs, and community resources.

Responsibilities

• Prescreen clients for eligibility and schedule intake appointments.
• Review all documentation establishing clients' eligibility, conduct initial intake or assessment of clients and clients' families, and conduct periodic reassessments.
• Input client data and client progress information into automated database.
• Review and complete all CAMBA intake forms with the client.
• Refer clients to appropriate services based on their needs.
• Answer incoming calls and check voicemails daily on both desktop and work cell phones, responding to messages within 48 hours, and ensure emails are read and replied to within 48 hours.
• Report to work daily with fully charged provided cell phone for multifactor authentication.
• Conduct home visits and inspections for any open HomeBase case; not limited to assigned cases only. Evaluate living conditions and/or conduct inspections as per DHS/DSS/HRA standards.
• Create and maintain client files, both hard copy and electronic.
• Develop service plans with the clients tailored to their needs and provide ongoing follow-up to support them in achieving their goals by monitoring clients' progress (dates achieved) via regularly scheduled telephone contact and/or face-to-face home and office visits. Document client progress via detailed progress notes.
• Evaluate and recommend closing of cases in which clients: (a) have achieved stability, (b) have not demonstrated a willingness to participate (lost-to-service), or (c) have reached the allotted time of services 120 EAF/90 ESG without recertification or has become ineligible for services (e.g. exceed income guidelines).
• Meet daily, weekly, and monthly goals and tasks as assigned and in accordance with the funder guidelines.
• Complete and submit subsidy applications and requests for financial assistance.
• Provide all required information for weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Act as client liaison/client advocate with outside organizations regarding matters such as education, healthcare, housing, legal issues, etc.
• Assist clients in completing applications for benefits and entitlements, and process applications on clients' behalf (e.g., Access HRA, Housing Connect, DRIE, SCRIE).
• Escort clients to appointments (e.g., social services, healthcare, etc.) as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees