Spanish Bilingual Case Manager, The Kensington Family Shelter

CAMBA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

An established community organization is seeking a dedicated Spanish Bilingual Case Manager to support families in need. This role involves building strong relationships with clients, conducting assessments, and guiding them towards self-sufficiency through comprehensive case management services. The position emphasizes advocacy, resource identification, and collaboration with various organizations to ensure clients receive the necessary support. Join a passionate team committed to making a difference in the lives of New Yorkers, particularly those facing homelessness and other challenges. Your work will directly impact the community, helping families transition to permanent housing and stability.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Bilingual Spanish proficiency is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain professional relationships with clients.
• Conduct initial intake and psycho-social assessments of clients.
• Assist clients in attaining their goals by identifying community resources.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Case Management

Client Advocacy

Psycho-social Assessment

Community Resource Identification

Education

Bachelor's degree (B.A., B.S.W.)

Tools

CARES database

Job description

Who We Are: CAMBA is a community of staff, volunteers, clients, donors, neighbors and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City, where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports they need to thrive. We take a comprehensive approach by offering more than 180 integrated programs in: Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services. We reach more than 73,000 individuals and families, including almost 13,000 youth. CAMBA serves a diverse cross section of New Yorkers from new mothers in Brownsville to job seekers in the Rockaways. More than half of our clients are immigrants and refugees from around the globe. Over 85% of our families are living in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today.

CAMBA operates 6 single adult shelters and 6 family shelters and one drop-in center. Each shelter offers clients a supportive, structured therapeutic, safe, and drug-free facility. Homeless (often mentally-ill and substance-abusing) men and women are provided with comprehensive services to stabilize their condition in order to successfully transition into permanent and/or supported housing.

CAMBA’s The Kensington Family Shelter is funded by New York City Department of Homeless Services and offers families a supportive, structured therapeutic, safe, and drug-free facility. It provides comprehensive case management services to 64 families who are in a transitional residence program for homeless families with the goal of moving them to permanent housing. The five-story facility has 4 floors plus a basement with rooms of various sizes, common areas and provides on-site security and social services.

Position: Spanish Bilingual Case Manager

Reports To: Assistant Program Manager

Location: 385 McDonald Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218

What The Spanish Bilingual Case Manager Does:

• Establish and maintain professional relationships with clients and client confidentiality in order to engage them in case management services.
• Review all documentation establishing clients' eligibility for the program and make file copies.
• Create and maintain client files.
• Input client data and client progress information into CARES database.
• Conduct initial intake and psycho-social assessment of clients and clients' families' needs and periodic re-assessments.
• In collaboration with clients, prepare initial and periodic revisions of independent living plans including short-term and long-term client goals.
• Assist clients in attaining their goals by identifying and locating community resources for clients.
• Refer clients to permanent housing opportunities and appropriate services both within and outside CAMBA.
• Schedule appointments for clients with referral organizations.
• Escort clients to appointments (i.e. housing, entitlements, educational, medical, social service, etc.).
• Assist clients in completing applications for benefits and entitlements, and/or process applications on clients' behalf.
• Work with clients to break through barriers to client goals and to assist clients in advocating for themselves and in moving toward self-sufficiency.
• Recommend and implement strategies to persuade clients to participate more fully in this process.
• Monitor clients' progress toward their goals (dates achieved) via regularly scheduled telephone contact and/or face-to-face home and office visits, and document via progress notes.
• Follow-up with clients and with referral organizations regarding client contact and progress with referral organization.
• Act as client liaison/client advocate with outside organizations regarding such matters as education, healthcare, housing, legal issues, etc.
• Provide all required information for weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual reports.
• May recommend closing of cases in which clients have: (a) achieved primary goals and have maintained stability for a period of months; or, (b) have not demonstrated a willingness to participate in the process (lost-to-service); or, (c) have become ineligible for services (e.g. moved out of area).
• May follow-up with clients for a period of time after successful completion of their primary goals to assure client stability.
• May complete Relocation Case Review (RCS) for referral for aftercare services.
• May prepare marketing materials for the program.
• May prescreen clients over the telephone for eligibility and may schedule intake appointments.

Minimum Education/Experience Required:

• Bachelor's degree (e.g., B.A., B.S.W.) and/or equivalent experience.

Other Requirements:

• Spanish Bi-lingual Required
• Must obtain State Central Registry (SCR) clearance, The Register of Substantiated Category One Cases of Abuse or Neglect aka Staff Exclusion List (SEL) clearance and Criminal history information checks via fingerprinting with New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services prior to start of employment.
• Ability to maintain clearances throughout the duration of employment.
• May be required to become First Aid/CPR certified.
• May be required to become certified in overdose prevention.

Compensation: $44,800-$48,925 annually
When salary ranges are listed, the range would represent the low and high end for the applicable position & program. The salary offered would be based on various factors unique to each program and candidate. This includes but is not limited to experience, education, budget and/or program size, internal equity, skills and other factors that may be required for the position and organization.

Status: Full-time (35 hours per week)
Benefits: CAMBA offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time), and paid holidays.

CAMBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace. People of color, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are encouraged to apply. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, marital or veteran status, pregnancy status or sexual orientation.