About this opportunity
CAMBA lists this Case Manager, Short Term Housing Program opportunity in brooklyn, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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 72,000 individuals and families each year at our 100 locations, including 10,000 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 live in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today.
Short Term Housing Program: CAMBA's Short Term Housing Program (STHP) provides 35 units of congregate and transitional housing to PLWHA who are homeless or at serious risk of homelessness. There are 7 clients residing at CAMBA's congregate facility located at 27 Winthrop Street and 28 clients living in community apartments (15 families and 16 singles). Program staff will ensure that all apartments are in close proximity to public transportation and accessible to other amenities such as health care, shopping, laundry, and other necessary services. STHP housing program provides a model of service that addresses the interrelated problems of HIV and homelessness. Through a congregate residence at 27 Winthrop, and the apartments in the community, we provide transitional housing, case management support, and housing readiness training in a supportive environment, which will help clients develop the skills to find and maintain permanent, stable housing.
Position: Housing Case Manager
Reports To: Assistant Program Manager
Location: 27 Winthrop, Brooklyn, NY 11225
What The Housing Case Manager Does:
The Housing Case Manager will be responsible for conducting prescreening to determine program eligibility, gather all eligibility verification documentation, and provide all contract funded activities. These activities include conducting and completing Intakes, Assessments, Service Plans, Reassessments, Service Plan Updates, Accompaniment, Supportive Counseling, Health Education/Promotion, Case Conference, etc. In addition, the Housing Case Manager will be responsible for completing eSHARE Assessments, Reassessments, Primary Care Status Measures and entering all client services into eSHARE. Will be responsible for ensuring clients are connected to and maintain primary HIV medical care and adhere to medical and medication treatment.
Connect clients to needed services, such as, medical, mental health, substance use treatment, as well as, legal, entitlements, etc.
Connect clients to permanent supportive or independent housing.
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.
Escort clients to appointments (educational, medical, social service, etc.)
Assist clients in completing applications for benefits and entitlements and monitors outcome of process.
Collect all required eligibility documentation and create client files.
Conduct a minimum one home visit per month.
Meet required monthly projections.
Provide all required information for the completion of monthly program reports.
Maintain clients' charts always audit ready.
Minimum Education/Experience Required: Bachelors Degree OR Associates degree/high school diploma/GED with at least 4 years' experience in case management or related social service field (housing, homelessness, mental health, substance abuse, etc.).
Other Requirements: Two (2) years of relevant experience, preferably in a mid-sized (250+ employees) organization.
Good written & verbal communication.
Computer literacy in Microsoft Office Suite.
Bilingual in Spanish is a most.
Compensation : $53,045 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.
Worksite address
brooklyn, NY, 11210, US
Who can apply
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