Case Manager (Kingsboro MICA Men's Shelter)

The Salvation Army; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Kingsboro Men’s Shelter MICA Program in Brooklyn is seeking a Case Manager to provide direct casework and group work services, assess residents and refer follow-up social services. The facility is a 143-bed shelter at 681 Clarkson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203.

Responsibilities include developing service plans, coordinating with external agencies, maintaining confidential records, and contributing to resident goals while working with shelter staff.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate Degree in Human Services is required.
• Experience preferred in programs serving the homeless or similar population.

Responsibilities

• Perform psychosocial evaluations and develop service plans for residents.
• Maintain confidential records and prepare census reports.
• Refer residents to community agencies and coordinate transportation as needed.
• Deliver workshops and collaborate with shelter staff to meet resident goals.
• Respond to emergencies and participate in staff meetings.

Skills

Case management

Psychosocial evaluation

Interpersonal skills

Record keeping

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Human Services

Job description

Overview

Case Manager at Kingsboro Men’s Shelter MICA Program. This is a 143-bed facility located at 681Clarkson Avenue Brooklyn NY 11203. The Case Manager renders direct casework and/or group work services to residents and is responsible for assessing, referring, and follow-up of social services.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for performing a variety of casework duties, including meeting with residents and preparing psychosocial evaluations, including obtaining, analyzing and evaluating data and developing service plans, make periodic reports to the supervisor on the progress of each case.
• The Case manager is responsible for making the residents aware of rules and regulations of the shelter as well providing information regarding the services plan process.
• Carries a caseload and performs record keeping functions as required, case notes, census statistical reports. All records are to be maintained at a confidential level.
• Refers residents to agencies and programs as necessary and establishes a rapport and professional relationship with these agencies.
• Assists residents in establishing relationships with outside services. Arranges for transportation to bonfire appointments.
• Prepares a facility workshop and meeting with clients, relative to goals of Social Services and needs of residents and works closely with other personnel assigned to residents.
• Handles emergencies as they arise arrange for medical services. Attend staff meetings as requested by the Director of Social Services.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate Degree from an Accredited College or University in Human Services.
• Experience preferably in program serving the homeless or similar population working with the homeless population.