Case Manager (Brooklyn)

Care-For-the-Homeless-; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Care-For-the-Homeless- is seeking a dedicated Case Manager to provide direct case management services for homeless individuals, addressing social, mental health, substance abuse, and medical needs to promote client stability.

The role involves conducting intakes, coordinating services, and maintaining comprehensive documentation while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support client goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a social services field or related area.
• Three to five years of case management experience preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes intakes for new clients and orients them to program rules.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary staff to monitor client progress.
• Develops psychosocial assessments to address client needs.
• Assists clients with housing applications and service referrals.
• Maintains case records and documentation in standard databases.

Skills

Relationship-building

Independence

Organization & Time Mgmt

Computer skills (Word/Excel)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work / Psychology / Counseling

Tools

SCIMS

AWARDS

Job description

TheCaseManager providesdirect case management services whileengaging homelessindividualswith appropriate concern for their social, mental health, substance abuse and medical problems in order to promote client stability and empower them to reach their fullest potential.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Completesintakes for new clients and providesanorientation to the program and shelter rules and regulations
• Reviewslogbooks atthestart of each shift toensure that all clients follow-upsareconducted as required
• Participatesas part of a team and regularlycollaborateswith multidisciplinary staff to monitor clients’progress
• Developsa comprehensive psychosocial assessment to fully identify and address theclient's needs
• Collaborateswith internal staff to monitor clients’ medication compliance and address episodes of non-adherence
• Establishesan individualized intervention/treatment plan or strategy to promote identified goals
• Providesadvocacy for individual clients around entitlements and services
• Providescase management, including individual counseling, crisis intervention, conflict resolution, advocacy,psychoeducation, coordination of services and appropriate follow-up on all referrals
• Usesmotivational interviewing and seekssafety modalities to counsel clientsto improve overalleffectiveness
• Encouragesand providesongoing support so that each client might assume an active role in his or her owntreatment plan tothe maximum extent possible
• Facilitatesclinical, educational, supportive and/or recreation groups to address problemareas that clientsexperience in working towards independent living
• Maintainsrequired documentation in case records,in written and computerdatabases(SCIMS, AWARDS) andupdatesclientrecords in accordance with governmental and agency policy
• CompletesHousing applications (both written and computer generated) for clients based on their individual needsandfunctioning
• Escort clients as needed.
• Facilitatesand assistswith clients' transfers into independent living
• Participatesin weekly case conferences with both internal departments and externalproviders
• Participatesin regularsupervision, team meetings,caseconferences and staff trainings
• Maintainsa flexible scheduleincludingevening and weekend shifts
• Performsother duties asit relates to case management

JOBQUALIFICATIONS

Educational Requirements

• Bachelordegree in a Social Work, Psychology,Counselingoranotherrelated fieldpreferred

Experience

• Three (3) to five (5) yearsofcase management experience with the homeless, mentally ill, substance abuse and/orlow-incomepopulations preferred

Skills Set

• Strong relationship-building skills required
• Ability to work independently but know when to raise issues tothesupervisor
• Excellent organizational and time management skills necessary
• Ability to effectively multi-taskandfollow upon a timely basis
• Strong PC skills required including Word and Excel

Languages

• Bilingual in Englishand Spanish strongly preferred

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.