Case Manager I - Full Time; 2238-217-A

Catholic-Charities-Brooklyn-and-Queens; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement Savings with Agency Match

Transit

Flexible Spending Account

Life insurance

Public Loan Forgiveness Qualified Empl

Training Series and other benefits

Job summary

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens provides homeless prevention services in Brooklyn and Queens and seeks a Case Manager I. You will perform intake, assessments, crisis intervention and connect clients with financial assistance and community resources.

The role requires flexible hours, field visits across the five boroughs, and diligent case record documentation; bilingual Spanish skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• AA degree in social services or related field with two years’ experience in a social service setting or in providing direct services to individuals or families.
• Bachelor's degree with no experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management services, assessment and intake of participants to determine eligibility for services, including responding to telephone and walk-in inquiries, conduct pre-screenings and provide brief and full services.
• Provide and/or assure that each case assigned receives regular visits and contact as needed.
• Establish and maintain case records including completing progress notes. Ensure all relevant case related information is inputted into case files and corresponding databases.
• Assess the needs of the whole consumer/family including their basic needs such as food, clothing and shelter.
• Follow-up on referrals you make on behalf of a consumer/family and respond to all referrals made to you/your program.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Education

AA degree in social services or related field

Bachelor's degree

Job description

For over 125 years, Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens has been providing quality social services to the neighborhoods of Brooklyn and Queens, and currently offers 160-plus programs and services for children, youth, adults, seniors, and those struggling with mental illness.

Our HomeBase Homelessness Prevention Programs provide services to those who are at risk of entering a shelter due to rental arrears, overcrowding or substandard housing, and to those who have a prior shelter history as part of aftercare services. Services may include case management, tenant/landlord mediation, advocacy/benefit entitlements, short-term financial assistance, referrals and varied workshops that can help individuals who are at risk of homelessness.

STATEMENT OF THE JOB:

Under the direction of the Supervisor, the Case Manager I renders professional intervention to clients at risk of homelessness and homeless clients through comprehensive support services (assessment, intake, crisis intervention, information and referral, short and long-term comprehensive case management and financial assistance).

• Provide case management services, assessment and intake of participants to determine eligibility for services, including responding to telephone and walk-in inquires, conduct pre-screenings and provide brief and full services.
• Provide and/or assure that each case assigned receives regular visits and contact as needed.
• Establish and maintain case records including completing progress notes. Ensure all relevant case related information is inputted into case files and corresponding databases.
• Assess the needs of the whole consumer/family including their basic needs such as food, clothing and shelter.
• Follow-up on referrals you make on behalf of a consumer/family and respond to all referrals made to you/your program.
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• AA degree in social services or related field with two years’ experience in a social service setting or in providing direct services to individuals or families or Bachelors degree with no experience required.
• Bilingual skills (Spanish) a plus.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, evenings according to the needs of program operation.
• Able to conduct home/field visits and travel throughout the five boroughs as needed.
• Frequently lifts and/or moves up to 10 pounds.
  

BENEFITS:

We offer competitive salary and excellent benefits including:

• Generous time off (Vacation/ Personal Days/ Sick Days/ Paid Holidays annually)
• Medical,
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement Savings with Agency Match
• Transit
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance
• Public Loan Forgiveness Qualified Employer
• Training Series and other additional voluntary benefits.

For more information on our organization, please visit our website at:

www.ccbq.org EOE/AA.