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Job Description Case Manager (Icahn House) PRIMARY FUNCTION/PURPOSE: Provide direct case management services including assessment, counseling, crisis intervention, referral, and advocacy to ensure an effective social service support plan is in place. This role is responsible for working at our Icahn House location in the Bronx to enable the successful relocation of families to permanent housing. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor’s degree is preferred, and at least an Associate’s degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Counseling, Criminal Justice, or Human Services is required, • At least one (l) year of experience in social services, counseling, crisis intervention, family services, preventive services, or housing services is required, • Experience facilitating groups for homeless adults, specialized knowledge of substance abuse issues and treatment, and/or family dynamics treatment experience are required, • Bilingual language ability is preferred, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Utilizing the Department of Homeless Services (DHS) Client Assistance and Re-housing Enterprise System (CARES), complete family’s intake assessments, service plans/independent living plans, housing plans, next step conferences/transfers, incident reports, progress notes, etc., • Utilizing the DHS Client Assistance and Re-housing Enterprise System (CARES), review accessible information from the Human Resource Administration, Administration for Children Services, Department of Probation, Department of Homeless Services, etc., • Utilizing the DHS Client Assistance and Re-housing Enterprise System (CARES), ensure that all information is updated in the system and documented in a timely fashion as required by DHS, • Provide advocacy and referral services to ensure clients receive appropriate benefits, entitlements, and services, thereby enhancing their transition to permanent housing while minimizing the length of time families are homeless, • Coordinate services to stabilize the family unit, deal with problems of substance abuse, or improve housekeeping, parenting, and financial management skills so the goal of permanent housing may be realized, • Assess and identify the clients' needs, formulate appropriate plans of service, monitor and document the progress of service plans, and document all significant interactions with/on behalf of clients to ensure the effective delivery of service to families while ensuring compliance with State, City, and Agency regulations, • Develop and maintain appropriate relationships with clients to assist them in making the most of their residency at the facility and facilitate their active involvement in the achievement of service goals, • Provide appropriate individual counseling and crisis intervention services to families to help stabilize and minimize the negative impact of the family's displacement, • Maintain familiarity with off-site and on-site program resources for homeless families and refer families to appropriate resources to ensure that they receive the most beneficial services, • Facilitate groups to address family issues, enhance life skills, and assist families in achieving self-sufficiency and a successful transition to permanent housing, • Coordinate client services provided by other social services staff to ensure that families receive the necessary and appropriate services in a timely fashion and to ensure compliance with State, City, and Agency regulations, • Facilitate effective communication among staff, both within the Casework Unit and with other staff members; ensure the timely and accurate transfer of relevant information to administrative staff, such as client admission and/or discharge, and changes in public assistance cases, to ensure the smooth functioning of the family and compliance with regulatory agencies, • Perform other duties and special projects assigned, including serving on-call for a one-week period each quarter, • Assist in transferring clients in and out of the program when required OTHER REQUIREMENTS (including Physical Demands): • May be required to work long hours and a varied schedule, • Traveling throughout various locations in the New York City area, • Lifting and moving objects weighing up to 30 pounds several times a week, • Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions EEO Statement – Children’s Rescue Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. #IND1

Job Description Let’s Connect! Are you ready to embark on a new career endeavor? Join The Doe Fund on our mission to break the cycles of homelessness, addiction, and recidivism. Our flagship Ready, Willing & Able (RWA) program provides paid transitional work experience, transitional housing, advanced occupational training, and comprehensive supportive services to individuals experiencing homelessness. The Doe Fund is also one of New York City’s largest nonprofit developers of permanent affordable and supportive housing, with more than 1,900 units in operation or pre-development. The Doe Fund has an annual operating budget of $80 million and a full-time staff of nearly 500, a significant portion of whom are graduates of our programs. We are seeking a Case Manager for The Doe Fund's newest permanent supportive housing for homeless individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS. The program is designed to provide long-term residential care and twenty-four-hour support services in a community environment that maximizes residents' independence while ensuring their physical and emotional security and well-being. This 255-unit residence will provide housing for 153 individuals and families referred by the New York City HIV/AIDS Services Administration (HASA) and the rest 102 units will be apartments for moderate-income households. The Case Manager is responsible for providing supportive case management services to the residents referred by HASA. The successful candidate will have strong clinical and communication skills along with experience working with the HIV/AIDS population. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental coverage, paid retirement plan participation, paid sick, personal and vacation time, paid holidays, discounted gym memberships, and more. Key Responsibilities: • Maintain a caseload and provide supportive case management services to these individuals, • Maintain resident records in compliance with agency and funding standards, • Conduct and review assessments, • Develop and implement individual Service Plans and assist residents with achieving their goals geared toward self-sufficiency, • Monitor and ensure residents are linked to healthcare providers, • Provide counseling and crisis intervention as necessary, • Assist residents in securing and maintaining benefits, • Maintain a liaison with community services including hospitals, substance abuse treatment programs, HRA, and mental health programs, • Facilitate groups and activities that promote health and independent living skills development, • Monitor and assist residents with rent payments and budgeting, • Conduct regular unit inspections, • Educate residents about approaches to mental health, • Attend ongoing training to enhance the services provided to the residents, • Assist with the completion of reports as needed, • Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or relevant field, • Minimum of three years of post-bachelor experience, • Ideal candidate must have a working knowledge of HIV/AIDS, substance abuse, mental illness, and homelessness, • Excellent case management skills including knowledge of benefits in the NYC Metro area, • Sensitivity to community issues and needs, • Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written, • Strong ethical standards, confidentiality, and personal integrity Submit your application for review. Before you go, we want to assure you that we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace reflective of individuals who share our mission and who want to join us in working on the cutting-edge of important social issues. We are an equal opportunity employer and we highly encourage applications from candidates regardless of race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran or reservist status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

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 almost 80,000 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 to permanent and/or supported housing. Broadway House Women’s Shelter in Bushwick serves 165 women, approximately 37 of whom are mentally ill and chemically addicted. Position: Case Manager I Reports To: Supervisor II (Clinical) Location: 1245 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11221 What The Case Manager I Does: The person filling this position is expected, under general supervision, to: (1) immediately formulate a plan and prepare clients for permanent housing placement; (2) engage individuals requiring social service assistance; (3) interview and evaluate clients, formulate Independent Living Plans and goals; and (4) locate and refer to appropriate community resources for clients; including the following: • Maintain professional relationships with clients and client confidentiality., • Practice Universal Precautions/Standard Protocol & Procedures., • Comply with any and all Federal, State, City and CAMBA security and privacy polices intended to protect the security and privacy of individually identifiable health information., • Conduct initial intake and assessment of clients’ needs and periodic re-assessments., • Create and maintain client electronic and paper files., • Prepare initial psychosocial evaluation and update according to regulations., • Obtain and maintain relevant documentation and release forms from clients (i.e., birth certificate, proof of income, medical documents, release of Personal Health Information, etc.)., • In collaboration with clients, conduct periodic revisions of independent living plans including short-term and long-term client goals., • Assist clients in attaining their goals by identifying community resources and by referring clients to appropriate services both within and outside CAMBA (i.e., On-site medical services and psychiatric services, etc.)., • Work with clients to break through barriers to their goal(s) attainment., • Provide support, training and coordination with the other social services staff., • Assist clients in advocating for themselves in order to gain housing stability., • Recommend and implement strategies to persuade clients to participate fully in the process in order to transition into permanent housing., • Monitor clients' progress toward their goals via regularly scheduled face-to-face contacts/sessions., • Document all client encounters via progress notes using DHS CARES Database and printout notes for client’s paper file., • Ensure CARES Database is updated to reflect client request for services (i.e., car fare, appointments, passes, referrals, etc.)., • Follow-up with clients and with referral organizations regarding client contact and progress with referral organization., • Provide all required information for weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual reports., • May act as client liaison/client advocate with outside organizations regarding such matters as education, healthcare, housing, legal issues, etc., • May schedule appointments for client with referral organizations., • May escort clients to appointments (educational, medical, social service, etc.), • May assist clients in completing applications for benefits and entitlements, and may process applications on clients' behalf., • May follow-up with clients for a period of time after successful completion of their primary goals to assure client stability., • May prepare marketing materials for the program., • Tasks may be modified, expanded and/or assigned over a period of time. Minimum Education/Experience Required: • Bachelor's degree (e. g., B.A., B.S.W.) and/or equivalent experience., • May be required to become First Aid/CPR certified., • May be required to become certified in overdose prevention. 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. Powered by JazzHR driw3GQXwt

Job DescriptionSalary: 50,000 Summary: The successful candidate will provide a full range of on-site, person-centered, strengths-based services to a caseload of approximately 20-25 clients with the objective to help people live fulfilling lives in the community. The Case Manager will be responsible for counseling, client intakes, case management, and counseling and aftercare services. The manager will collaborate with colleagues to meet the needs of their caseload and achieve program success while fulfilling core purpose, value and vision. Responsibilities: The Case Manager is responsible for, but not limited to: • Conduct initial intake assessments and act upon critical needs appropriately, • Utilizes assessment tools (CARES) to identify support service needs and make immediate referrals, • Orient clients to the shelter program, requirements and consequences, • Provide client with Independent Living Plan (ILP) (CARES), working in collaboration with other Social Service providers and ensure the delivery of comprehensive support services., • Assist non-working clients to obtain Public Assistance, • Completes psychosocial assessments within the first 30 days of intake, • Track and monitor client progress, • Empower clients to become involved in their own planning and goal setting, • Conduct weekly/bi-weekly meetings with clients, or as needed, • Refer clients and encourage job development for subsequent employment if appropriate, • Refer clients to appropriate resources to assist with set goals, • Meet with clients to address issues, challenges, and successes to assist in strengthening their capacity for long-term self-sufficiency, • Maintain client files to include conversations, warnings and progress reports and documenting all incidents, • Maintain confidential case record for all clients, • Report critical incidents immediately to the Site Director/ Director of Social Services, • Work collaboratively with other Housing Specialist and Employment staff to identify client readiness for employment and/or housing, • Treat all clients, visitors, and employees with kindness, respect, and dignity, • Report critical incidents immediately to the Director/Supervisor of Social Services, • Refer clients to internal and external resources and serve as an advocate when necessary, • Provide case management and counseling periodically; one year beyond the clients departure, • Develop and maintain connections with other programs and units within the organization to facilitate inter-agency referrals Professional & Personal Qualifications • Baccalaureate degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or related field with 2+ years of direct social service experience, • Associate degree in Human Service, or related field with 4+ years of direct social service experience, • High School Diploma/General Equivalent Diploma with 8 plus years of direct social service experience, • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to be compassionate and firm and always maintaining confidentiality, • Knowledge of community resources, • Ability to solve problems, make decisions, resolve conflicts and listen, • Fluent in English and Spanish is a plus, • Ability to deal calmly in crisis situations., • Proven ability to work collaboratively well with diverse groups, • Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively under pressure, • Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented, and efficient, • Maturity, integrity, and sound judgment

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 almost 80,000 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. Beach 21st is a building which was developed and is operated by Community Builders. Beach 21st is a residential building located in the Far Rockaway neighborhood of Queens. The project consists of 23 residential units, 5 singles and 18 families with CAMBA, Inc. providing the on-site services Position: Case Manager Reports To: Program Manager Location: 1047 Beach 21st Street, Far Rockaway, NY 11691 What The Case Manager Does: • Maintain professional relationships with clients and client confidentiality., • Practice Universal Precautions/Standard Protocol & Procedures., • Comply with any and all Federal, State, City and CAMBA security and privacy polices intended to protect the security and privacy of individually identifiable health information., • Review all documentation establishing tenants' eligibility for program and make file copies., • Create and maintain tenant files., • Conduct initial intake and assessment of tenants and tenants' families' needs and periodic re-assessments., • In collaboration with tenants, prepare initial and periodic revisions of independent living plans including short-term and long-term tenant goals., • Assist tenants in attaining their goals by identifying and locating community resources for tenants and by making referrals to appropriate services both within and outside CAMBA., • Work with tenants to break through barriers to tenant goals and to assist tenants in advocating for themselves and in moving toward self-sufficiency., • Recommend and implement strategies to persuade tenants to participate more fully in this process., • Monitor tenants' progress toward their goals via regularly scheduled telephone contact and/or face-to-face visits, and document via progress notes., • Participate in case conferences., • Follow-up with tenants and with referral organizations regarding tenant contact and progress with referral organization., • Provide all required information for weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual reports., • May recommend closing of cases in which tenants 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 building)., • Act as tenant liaison/tenant advocate with outside organizations regarding such matters as education, healthcare, housing, legal issues, etc., • Schedule appointments for tenant with referral organizations., • Escort tenants to appointments (educational, medical, social service, etc.), • Assist tenants in completing applications for benefits and entitlements and may process applications on tenants' behalf., • Follow-up with tenants for a period of time after successful completion of their primary goals to assure tenant stability., • Evaluate actual living conditions of tenants through home visits., • May prepare marketing materials for the program., • May prescreen tenants over the telephone for eligibility and may schedule intake appointments., • Input tenant data and tenant progress information into automated database Minimum Education/Experience Required: • Bachelor’s degree (e.g., B.A., B.S.W.), • Must be fingerprinted and obtain “Criminal History Check “(CHC) with Justice Center for the Protection of Vulnerable People with Special Needs Ability to maintain fingerprint clearance throughout the duration o employment., • As a Mandated Reporter, you must immediately report suspected incidents/cases abuse and neglect to the Vulnerable Persons Central Register (VPCR) Hotline at 1-855-373-2122 and complete a CAMBA Incident Report, • Flexible hours may be needed occasionally to provide shift coverage until 8 pm. Compensation: 40,000-46,250 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. Powered by JazzHR TDwdsf9pA6

Job Description JOB SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Program Director/designee, functions as part of a team assigned to support consumers living in independent apartments in the community. Assists assigned individuals in developing and maintaining viable living, working and social situations in the community by obtaining needed medical, social, psychosocial, educational, financial, vocational and other services. Participates in the provision of crisis intervention services to participants. Travels to/visits consumers' residences or apartments to provide counsel and assistance and to help the consumers, within their capabilities and interests, in maintaining the greatest degree of independent living. The majority of duties are often performed independently under general supervision. ESSENTIAL TASKS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions unless this causes undue hardship to the agency. 1. Travels to/visits consumers' residences to provide supportive services on a schedule established by the program. Helps the consumer to modify attitudes and patterns of behavior by increasing understanding of self and others. Counsels consumers individually or in small groups regarding plans for meeting service needs, and aids the consumers to mobilize inner capabilities and environmental resources to attain goals., 2. Secures information, such as medical, psychological, and social factors contributing to the individual's situation, and evaluates these and the individual's capabilities. Based on this information, completes and maintains consumer treatment plans to include quarterly service-plan reviews, assessments, medical records, and changes in treatment and/or medications either manually or using a computer. Maintains a case-record for each resident/consumer and completes required forms. Continually documents consumer treatment progress. Reviews service plans and performs follow-up to determine quantity and quality service provided. Accesses and records individual and community resource information and treatment plans manually or using a computer., 3. Maintains up-to-date, accurate individual case records on each assigned consumer and develops measurable and objective service plans that maximize consumer rehabilitative abilities in accordance with regulatory guidelines. Ensures that plans include consideration of the consumer's cultural and ethnic background, customs, needs, beliefs and primary language., 4. Provides supportive counseling in 1 :1 or group formats that assist the consumer to modify attitudes and behaviors as needed., 5. Obtains and develops resource information for consumers in all aspects of their care; disseminates this information to consumers in a manner that is clear and understandable., 7. Facilitates individualized services to the consumer that meet the diverse needs of the consumer and focus on-the discharge-planning goal., 8. Explains the types of clinical services, recreational activities, and ICL programs available to consumers; instructs the consumer in daily living skills, socialization skill enhancement and conflict resolution., 9. Performs crisis assessment and nonverbal and verbal crisis intervention., 10. Refers consumers to community resources and other organizations. Accompanies consumers on regularly scheduled or emergency visits to medical treatment facilities, social agencies, government offices, or other locations associated with the treatment or assistance of the consumer., 11. May have on-call responsibilities., 13. Plans, escorts, and/or arranges social or recreational activities for and with consumers., 14. Performs regular inspections of the consumer's residence to ensure the safety of the consumers, accountability of ICL property, and cleanliness of consumer's residence., 15. Reviews the staff communications log and makes entries concerning essential elements of information designated by program management., 16. Executes emergency plans as outlined in the policy and procedure manual. Administers CPR or first aid to staff or consumers who are injured., 17. Assists in the orientation of new personnel when requested., 18. Complies with attendance and timekeeping rules and reports reliably and regularly to work on an on-going basis., 19. Attends regularly scheduled clinical meetings, staff meetings and supervision as well as in-service training and development activities., 20. Complies with agency infection control policies., 21. Advocates on behalf of consumer with outside service providers and within ICL., 22. Assists resident/consumer in finding and getting into vocational training or other training opportunities, and works with other team members (Substance Abuse Specialist, Nurse) in addressing the needs of consumers., 23. Other job-related duties that may be assigned. ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 1. Ability to work with consumers/residents, families, and staff in a caring and respectful manner, and with due understanding of and consideration for cultural differences., 2. Ability to serve as a role model to residents/consumers, including modeling appropriate interpersonal interactions, demeanor, etc., 3. Ability to effectively use required software such as IMA, Word, Outlook, and other technology required by ICL, 4. Basic understanding of the causes and processes of mental illness and substance abuse disorder., 5. Willingness to continually learn and apply knowledge and willingness to participate in in-service training and development activities., 6. Ability to function as an effective team member, including performing share of work, cooperating with coworkers, and securing cooperation, and maintaining professional relationships and boundaries with co-workers, supervisors and consumers., 7. Ability to use sound judgment in identifying and solving problems, and knowing when to seek assistance., 8. Ability to be aware of self and one's impact on others, 9. Ability to learn, understand and comply with all regulations, policies and procedures., 10. Ability to organize time effectively to accomplish all tasks in a timely way and meet deadlines without prompting., 11. Ability to develop, evaluate, implement and modify a case management plan, meeting all deadlines and productivity standards., 12. Ability to communicate effectively with staff, consumers/residents, families, and the public both orally and in writing., 13. Ability to prepare accurate and timely documentation, reports and other written material as assigned., 14. Ability to work independently, and to conform to all applicable safety and accountability measures, 15. Ability to be empathic, actively looking for ways to help people, to be compassionate and hopeful and to believe and help others work toward recovery., 16. Ability to engage in active listening-attending to what other people are saying and asking questions as appropriate, 17. Ability to identify the nature of problems and to participate effectively in solving problems., 18. Ability to report for work as scheduled on a consistent basis, 19. Ability to be ethical- to understand and adhere to internal and external laws, rules, and policies MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree plus 1year experience providing direct services to individuals with mental disabilities. Minimum experience requirements are waived for candidates with a bachelor’s degree that required a one-year practicum working directly with individuals with mental disabilities (e.g., BSW); or an associate's degree in a human services related field and two years of experience in human services; CASE MANAGER TRAINEE: Otherwise qualified candidates who lack the indicated number of years of experience may be offered employment as Case Manager Trainees at a reduced salary, until the experience requirements are met. #ICLCWCM