Part-Time Benefits Navigator & Case Manager

Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island (JCCGCI); New York (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island (JCCGCI) is seeking a Case Manager & Benefits Navigator to provide comprehensive case management and guidance to ABAWD/SNAP participants. The role focuses on SNAP enrollment, retention, and compliance, and involves assisting participants with eligibility activities, accessing support services, and linking to employment opportunities in Brooklyn.

You will assess participant needs, develop service plans, monitor progress, and maintain accurate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Counseling, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 2–3 years of experience in case management, human services, social services, benefits navigation, workforce development, or related field.
• Experience with SNAP, SNAP Employment & Training, ABAWD requirements, or similar public assistance programs preferred.
• Knowledge of public benefits, community resources, supportive services, and employment-related barriers.
• Experience connecting participants with employment, volunteer, community service, or training opportunities preferred.
• Strong case management, assessment, problem-solving, advocacy, and communication skills.
• Ability to establish rapport and engage individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and case management databases.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accurate and timely documentation.
• Bilingual Russian, Haitian Creole, or Cantonese and English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing case management, participant assessments, individualized service planning, and follow-up.
• Identify participant needs, strengths, goals, and barriers to program participation, employment, training, and SNAP compliance.
• Assist ABAWD participants with SNAP enrollment, recertification, and retention of benefits.
• Educate participants on SNAP and ABAWD requirements and monitor participation to help ensure ongoing compliance.
• Track required activities and documentation, and follow up with participants regarding outstanding SNAP requirements or potential barriers to compliance.
• Identify and address barriers related to housing, food insecurity, healthcare, childcare, transportation, and financial stability.
• Connect participants with supportive services, public benefits, community resources, and emergency assistance when appropriate.
• Identify volunteer and community service sites and assist participants in securing opportunities that meet program and SNAP requirements.
• Assist participants in identifying and pursuing appropriate employment, training, and workforce development opportunities.
• Support participant engagement in employment, volunteer, community service, and training activities.
• Maintain regular communication with participants to monitor progress and provide guidance and support.
• Maintain accurate and timely case files, case notes, service plans, referrals, and documentation in accordance with agency, funding, SNAP, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor participant outcomes and prepare reports related to engagement, SNAP compliance, employment, volunteer activities, and program services.
• Ensure compliance with program policies, funding requirements, confidentiality standards, and documentation requirements.
• Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and trainings.

Skills

Case management

Communication

Problem solving

Advocacy

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Rapport building

Bilingual (preferred)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management databases

Job description

Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island (JCCGCI) is seeking a Case Manager & Benefits Navigator to provide comprehensive case management and guidance to ABAWD/SNAP participants. The role focuses on SNAP enrollment, retention, and compliance, and involves assisting participants with eligibility activities, accessing support services, and linking to employment opportunities in Brooklyn.

You will assess participant needs, develop service plans, monitor progress, and maintain accurate