Bilingual Case Manager (Manhattanville Resource Center)

Goddard Riverside Community Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Goddard Riverside Community Center's Manhattanville Resource Center in West Harlem seeks a Case Manager to engage with low-income residents, screen for government benefits, and enroll eligible individuals in entitlements.

In this role you will conduct screenings, make referrals to housing, legal clinics, and financial counseling, and help clients navigate services while maintaining detailed case notes and collaborating with partners across the community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• Experience serving low-income populations preferred.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct benefit screenings for low-income individuals and families.
• Assist clients apply for benefits from local, state and federal agencies.
• Interview clients to assess social service needs and make referrals, including to housing, legal, financial counseling, and other resources.
• Advocate for and liaise between clients and community organizations and/or government agencies.
• Assist with housing applications and refer to the appropriate agencies.
• Maintain detailed case notes and track outcomes for services rendered.

Skills

Experience with low-income populations

Knowledge of government benefits

Strong communication skills

Team player

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Bilingual English/Spanish

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Program Description: Goddard Riverside’s Manhattanville (MNVL) Resource Center is a social service hub located in West Harlem in the MNVL NYCHA development, and which exclusively serves its residents. The MNVL Resource Center helps low-income individuals and families access and receive entitlements, benefits and resources. The MNVL Resource Center also offers an array of services including but not limited to, benefits screening, financial counseling, legal consultation and referrals to support services in the community and citywide.Position Summary: To engage through outreach, screen and assist low-income individuals and families in applying for and enrolling in a variety of government benefits as well as making referrals to other support services in the community and city wide, as needed.Schedule: Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm (Occasional evening/weekend hours may be required)Salary Range: $41,000 - $45,000Candidates must have the required qualifications to be considered for the position. The salary offer will be based on the candidate’s number of years experience in the exact or comparable position and additional preferred qualifications will be taken into account.Roles, Responsibilities, and Essential Duties:Case ManagementConduct benefit screenings for low-income individuals and familiesAssist clients apply for benefits from local, state and federal agenciesInterview clients to assess social service needs and make referrals, accordingly, including referrals to in-house, legal clinic, financial counseling, educational/workforce development and other resources as neededServe as an advocate for and liaison between clients and community organizations and/or government agenciesWork with clients who are seeking new housing opportunities, helping them fill out housing applications and referring them to the appropriate agencies and organizationsHelp keep clients in their homes through assistance programs as well as eviction prevention measuresMaintain detailed case notesTrack and provide outcomes for services renderedAssist with collecting and inputting all necessary data and provide all required information for weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual reports.Outreach ServicesIn collaboration with the Program Coordinator, work on outreach efforts to successfully engage tenants.Support the coordination of on and off-site activities, visits, and workshops for residents including scheduling, securing space, transportation, food, etc.Support the organizing of events and capacity-building activities to encourage community building within the MNVL complex.Support community-based initiatives and represent the MNVL Resource Center at tabling events, Community Board meetings, events hosted by our elected officials and local CBO’s activities.Help when needed on special projects.Resource Center Team memberAttend staff meetings, community meetings, case conferences, training programs and supervision meetings; participate in program evaluation and improvementWork as a member of an active team and respond with flexibility to a fluid and evolving program environmentAssist in maintaining program office space and assist clients who visit the office.In collaboration with Resource Center Team work on marketing efforts to successfully engage tenants.Qualifications/Educational RequirementsHigh school diploma requiredBilingual English/Spanish requiredSkills, Knowledge and AbilitiesExperience working with low-income populationsKnowledge of government benefitsAbility to multi-task & work in a fast-paced environmentStrong communication skillsTeam playerComputer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have/be:Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, especially Outlook, Word, and ExcelAble to use or learn electronic databases such as Single StopPhysical RequirementsOccasional lifting of up to 30lbsFrequent walking and standingWork EnvironmentOn site work.Work site is located in West Harlem on MNVL NYCHA development.Seasonal outdoor outreach eventsWe are committed to building an inclusive workplace community grounded in respect for differences. We support hiring a broadly diverse team of qualified individuals who will contribute to our organizations.Goddard Riverside and Isaacs Center provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job related task other than those specifically presented in this description. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.