Trauma-Informed Case Manager - Family Shelter

Wearebcs; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Brooklyn Community Services is seeking a Case Manager for the Family Shelter to provide trauma-informed, family-centered case management, stabilization, and housing placement services at our Brooklyn shelter. You will develop individualized service plans, connect families to benefits and housing programs, document work in CARES, and participate in supervision and team meetings.

A Bachelor's degree is required; MSW preferred; experience in shelter or family services is strongly preferred;

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, or related field required.
• MSW preferred.
• Minimum of one year of case management experience.
• Familiarity with NYC housing resources and DHS CARES is a plus.
• Bilingual ability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of families and conduct regular meetings to assess needs.
• Develop individualized Service Plans addressing housing, benefits, childcare, health.
• Connect families to housing subsidies, benefits, legal services, and mental health supports.
• Document cases in CARES and prepare required progress reports.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Organizational skills

Trauma-informed practice

Cultural humility

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work/related field

MSW preferred

Tools

CARES system

Job description

Brooklyn Community Services is seeking a Case Manager for the Family Shelter to provide trauma-informed, family-centered case management, stabilization, and housing placement services at our Brooklyn shelter. You will develop individualized service plans, connect families to benefits and housing programs, document work in CARES, and participate in supervision and team meetings.

A Bachelor's degree is required; MSW preferred; experience in shelter or family services is strongly preferred;