Case Manager, Housing & Benefits Access (Full-Time)

CAMBA Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

403(b) retirement plan with employer m

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

CAMBA Inc is hiring a Case Manager for the HomeBase program in Brooklyn and Staten Island to provide case management and essential services to prevent homelessness. You will interview clients, assess needs, and create service plans aligned with goals, connecting them to housing, benefits, and employment resources.

You will document progress, ensure housing habitability, and prepare applications for benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of, and experience with, New York City housing and public assistance systems preferred

Responsibilities

• Interview and evaluate prospective clients for services using risk assessment tools, determine eligibility for services and conduct new client intake
• Collaborate with clients on the development of service plans that align with each client’s short and long-term goals
• Connect clients to available resources that reduce likelihood of homelessness, including public benefits, employment services, and legal services
• Ensure housing meets habitability standards, and mediate between clients and landlords
• Prepare and submit applications for benefits and entitlements as well as short-term financial assistance to resolve urgent housing matters
• Frequently follow-up and document client progress while maintaining comprehensive and up-to-date paper and electronic case files in audit-ready condition

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

CAMBA Inc is hiring a Case Manager for the HomeBase program in Brooklyn and Staten Island to provide case management and essential services to prevent homelessness. You will interview clients, assess needs, and create service plans aligned with goals, connecting them to housing, benefits, and employment resources.

You will document progress, ensure housing habitability, and prepare applications for benefits.