Senior Case Manager, Highbridge Overlook/Highbridge Terrace

CAMBA•New York, NY

1d•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. CAMBA serves more than 65,000 individuals and families each year, citywide, including almost 13,000 youth. Our 180+ programs in over 100 locations improve the lives of a diverse cross section of New Yorkers. From homelessness prevention in Staten Island to supportive housing in the Bronx; from employment training in Manhattan to after school programs and college access in Brooklyn; from family shelter and support in Queens to increasing affordable housing across the city, CAMBA provides holistic services to help struggling New Yorkers stabilize their lives and become self-sufficient. Highbridge Overlook Supportive Housing Program will target and provide 40 units of NY/ NY III congregate care housing to chronically homeless (SPMI) population A: 40 units for individuals with a serious mental health illness who either reside in a shelter operated by NYC Department of Homeless Services or who are designated as street homeless. Units are in the Bronx.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Social Work (B.S.W.) or related field and 2 years of relevant experience.
Obtain “Criminal History Checks” (CHC) fingerprinting through the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) and the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs (Justice System) and Staff Exclusion List (SEL) clearance.
Ability to maintain fingerprint clearance throughout the duration of employment.
As a Mandated Reporter, you must immediately report suspected incidents/cases of abuse and neglect to the Vulnerable Persons Central Register (VPCR) Hotline at 1-855-373-2122 and complete a CAMBA Incident Report.

Responsibilities

Review all documentation establishing tenants' eligibility for program and make file copies.
Create and maintain tenant files.
Conduct initial intake and assessment of tenants and tenants' families' needs and periodic re-assessments.
In collaboration with tenants, prepare initial and periodic revisions of independent living plans including short-term and long-term tenant goals.
Assist tenants in attaining their goals by identifying and locating community resources for tenants and by making referrals to appropriate services both within and outside CAMBA.
Work with tenants to break through barriers to tenant goals and to assist tenants in advocating for themselves and in moving toward self-sufficiency.
Conduct group sessions and/or workshops to assist tenants with independent living skills.
Recommend and implement strategies to persuade tenants to participate more fully in this process.
Monitor tenants' progress toward their goals via regularly scheduled telephone contact and/or face-to-face visits, and document via progress notes.
Participate in case conferences.
Follow-up with tenants and with referral organizations regarding tenant contact and progress with referral organization.
Provide all required information for weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual reports.
May recommend closing of cases in which tenants have: (a) achieved primary goals and have maintained stability for a period of months; or, (b) have not demonstrated a willingness to participate in the process (lost-to-service); or, (c) have become ineligible for services (e.g. moved out of building).
May act as tenant liaison/tenant advocate with outside organizations regarding such matters as education, healthcare, housing, legal issues, etc.
May schedule appointments for tenant with referral organizations.
May escort tenants to appointments (educational, medical, social service, etc.)
May assist tenants in completing applications for benefits and entitlements, and may process applications on tenants' behalf.
May follow-up with tenants for a period of time after successful completion of their primary goals to assure tenant stability.
May evaluate actual living conditions of tenants through home visits.
May prepare marketing materials for the program.