Case Manager

Voa-Gny; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Prescription Coverage

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Paid Birthday Holiday

Job summary

Volunteers of America–Greater New York (VOA–Greater New York) is a leading anti‑poverty organization serving neighbors in need across New York City, Northern New Jersey, and Westchester. The Case Manager position is a frontline role within VOA’s Case Management Model, focused on assessment, planning, linkage to services, counseling, and progress monitoring.

Based in Brooklyn, NY, you will manage client intake, develop individualized service plans, assist clients to access benefits, provide

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or 60 college credits in Human Services field, or High School Diploma/GED with 2 years shelter experience.
• Demonstrated ability in verbal and written communication, including basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the client intake and assessment process to orient the client to the program and produce a comprehensive assessment of client service needs.
• Develop with the client a mutually agreed‑upon individual service plan reflecting assessment findings goals.
• Meet regularly with the client to assist him/her in obtaining needed services/benefits to achieve their individual service plan goals; provide supportive counseling to strengthen decision making.
• Document case management activities in accordance with agency and funder guidelines and procedures.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Basic computer skills

Education

Associate’s degree or 60 college credits in Human Services field or High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Volunteers of America–Greater New York (VOA–Greater New York) is a leading anti‑poverty organization serving neighbors in need across New York City, Northern New Jersey, and Westchester. Through 70+ programs, we support over 35,000 adults and children each year, including individuals experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, youth aging out of foster care, veterans, seniors, and children with developmental delays.

Our staff are at the heart of this work, creating meaningful change every day. If you’re passionate about making a difference and joining a mission‑driven team, we invite you to explore this opportunity.

Case Manager

The Case Manager is a key provider of services within Volunteers of America’s Case Management Model. The Case Manager works with the client to assess their strengths and needs, plan a course of action, link the client to services, counsel the client, and monitor progress. S/he must assure that clients receive appropriate, competent, and professional information and advice, referrals, and advocacy services to achieve successful outcomes. May include supervision of direct care staff.

Location

Brooklyn, NY 11236

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or 60 college credits courses in Human Services field or High School Diploma or GED with 2 years of relevant shelter experience.
• The position also requires a demonstrated ability in verbal and written communication, including basic computer skills.

Case Manager Principal Responsibilities

• Manage the client intake and assessment process to orient the client to the program and produce a comprehensive assessment of client service needs.
• Develop with the client a mutually agreed‑upon individual service plan reflecting assessment findings goals. Update the plan with the client as required.
• Meet regularly with the client to assist him/her in obtaining needed services/benefits to achieve their individual service plan goals. Provide supportive counseling to strengthen his/her ability to make appropriate life decisions.
• Document case management activities in accordance with agency and funder guidelines and procedures. Collect service data and participate in evaluation and quality assurance activities.

Benefits

• Prescription Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off, including a Paid Birthday Holiday

VOA-Greater New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled/Other Protected Categories.