Case Manager - 510 Gates

The Doe Fund Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Doe Fund Inc in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a high-energy, self-motivated Case Manager to support clients through the Ready, Willing & Able program, based at the 510 Gates Avenue Program in Brooklyn.

You will manage caseloads, coordinate referrals, document progress, and collaborate with DHS and staff to meet program goals. The role requires a HS diploma and 2+ years in human services.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma is required. Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Sociology, Counseling, Social Work, or other Human Services concentration preferred.
• At least 2+ years of experience in Human Services/Case Management.
• Experience working with challenging high-service needs populations preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills required.
• Working knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and Google.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of clients; monitor progress toward goals in service plans.
• Research and coordinate access to Mental Health, Benefits, and Primary Care services.
• Communicate with DHS and other agencies as needed.
• Collaborate with clients and staff to achieve program goals (employment, housing, graduation).
• Organize and facilitate caseload and other groups on various topics.
• Maintain current, accurate documentation of trainee progress in charts and databases.
• Provide crisis intervention to clients to resolve issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Case management

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

MS Office

Google tools

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology / Social Work / Human Services

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Google Workspace

Job description

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Brooklyn, NY, US

10 days ago Requisition ID: 1209

Let’s Connect!

Join The Doe Fund in our mission to move New Yorkers from homelessness to stable housing, lasting employment, and economic opportunity.

Our flagship workforce development program, Ready, Willing & Able (RWA), operates across 660 transitional housing beds and combines housing and comprehensive supportive services with paid work training, career preparation, and occupational skills training. The Doe Fund’s innovative social enterprise model creates additional opportunities for New Yorkers to gain paid, hands-on experience while delivering essential services across the city, including supplemental sanitation, graffiti removal, and rain garden maintenance. We are also one of New York City’s largest nonprofit developers of permanent affordable and supportive housing, with more than 2,100 apartments in operation or development, creating safe, dignified homes with supportive services and spaces that foster community and connection. The Doe Fund has an annual operating budget of $88 million and a full-time staff of over 500, a significant portion of whom are graduates of our programs.

The Doe Fund is currently seeking a high-energy, self-motivated, experienced Case Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will have experience working with formerly incarcerated individuals, Mental Health Organizations, Homeless Services, and/or Housing organizations. This position will be based out of our 510 Gates Avenue Program in Brooklyn.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of clients; monitor their progress toward meeting goals established in their service plans and their participation in required RWA program components
• Research and coordinate access to outside referral sources for Mental Health, Substance Recovery, Benefits, Entitlements, and Primary Care services.
• Communicate with DHS and other agencies as needed.
• Collaborate with clients; provide assistance in goal setting and self-development; work as a team with other staff to achieve program-wide participation, employment, housing, graduation, retention, and other program goals.
• Organize and facilitate caseload and other groups on various topics.
• Maintain current, accurate, complete, and timely documentation of trainee progress in charts and case-noting databases (TDF’s Client Tracking Database and DHS’s CARES).
• Provide crisis intervention to clients in order to resolve any issues or concerns that may arise.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma is required. Bachelor’s degree with a major in Psychology, Sociology, Counseling, Social Work, or other Human Services concentration preferred.
• At least 2+ years of experience in Human Services/Case Management
• Experience working with challenging high-service needs populations preferred
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills required
• Working knowledge of MS, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google

Before you go, we want to assure you that we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace reflective of individuals who share our mission and who want to join us in working on the cutting-edge of important social issues.

We are an equal opportunity employer and we highly encourage applications from candidates regardless of race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran or reservist status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.