Case Manager I: Homelessness Prevention & Support

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

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.