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Job DescriptionPosition Description The Case Manager is an integral part of the team providing support services to families at the New Broadway Family Shelter in order to promote housing readiness, family stability, wellness, recovery, and rehabilitation. Responsibilities are implemented within the framework of agency policy, professional ethics, legal scope of practice and regulatory guidelines. Responsible for the provision of supportive counseling with families residing in the shelter, the Case Manager will conduct regular unit inspections during which immediate and long-term housing, entitlements, vocational/educational, medical and mental health needs of the whole family will be addressed using motivational interviewing techniques and based on harm reduction principles. In addition, the Case Manager will refer clients to the Housing Specialist for next-step housing needs and coordinate care with all other staff within the facility and other providers. The Case Manager will be responsible for ensuring compliance with contract services requirements, carry a caseload, maintain regular contact with clients and collaterals, and ensure client and collaterals are active in program activities. Essential Job Functions The following duties are mandatory requirements of the job: • Maintain a caseload of approximately 25 families., • Provide case management services; including, but not limited to advocacy and counseling, to both the primary client and other family members residing at the New Broadway shelter., • Assist with Independent Living Plan development in order to prepare for permanent housing., • Assess clients’ needs with particular attention to family dynamics, mental health, and overall aspect of their wellbeing., • Provide care coordination with medical and other social service providers., • Assist with group facilitation in the areas of treatment adherence; supportive; mental health; activities of daily living; and substance abuse., • Provide entitlement and medical escorts as needed., • Conduct regular unit inspections., • Counsel families on housekeeping skills., • Attend divisional housing meetings, weekly staff meetings, quarterly agency meetings, and other internal staff meeting as required., • Appropriate and timely referrals on behalf of clients, provides client advocacy in negotiating systems and delivery of services., • Attend and/or coordinate case conferences with other providers., • BA in related social service field with 5+ years of relevant work experience. In addition to the above-listed job responsibilities and educational requirements, the ideal candidate for this position possesses most or all of the following: • Knowledge of DHS and entitlements for low income/homeless individuals in NYC, • Basic computer literacy (e.g., Microsoft Word, e-mail, internet browsing)., • Crisis management and de-escalation skills., • Familiarity with Motivational Interviewing and Harm Reduction.

Job Description Job description: About Us Lakhani Legal is a modern, client-focused law firm based in Brooklyn, NY. We do meaningful work, grow quickly with hands-on mentorship, and practice using streamlined systems that respect both our team’s and clients’ time. We pride ourselves on providing clear, practical, and business-first legal counsel while empowering our clients to make confident and informed decisions. Our core values: • Practical, business-first counsel: Advice anchored in outcomes, not theory., • Clarity and precision: Plain-language guidance and exacting work product., • Client empowerment: Educate clients so they can make confident, informed decisions., • Integrity and ownership: Do the right thing, keep commitments, and take responsibility., • Efficiency and continuous improvement: Streamlined processes, smart automation, and predictable fees. The Role We are seeking a Virtual Paralegal to support our growing practice. This is a part-time, fully remote role (approximately 10 hours per week) with flexibility to work within a 9 AM – 7 PM EST schedule. The ideal candidate will have at least some experience with trademarks and contract drafting, a willingness to learn, and the ability to support both substantive legal work and administrative tasks. You should be organized, proactive, and an excellent communicator. Key Responsibilities Legal Support Tasks • Draft initial versions of commercial agreements (NDAs, service agreements, licensing agreements, etc.) using templates, • Assist with entity filings (LLC formation, corporate formation, etc.) for different states (forms and templates provided), • Manage and track legal projects and workflows in Airtable, • Send engagement letters and payment info post-consultation, • Update CRMs in Airtable, • Help draft SOPs for better operational support and organization Qualifications • Prior paralegal or legal assistant experience (experience in trademarks and contracts strongly preferred)., • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills., • Tech-savvy; comfortable using modern law firm tools and learning new systems., • Self-starter with the ability to manage tasks independently and meet deadlines., • Commitment to the firm’s core values and a client-first mindset. Compensation & Schedule • Hourly Rate: $7–$10/hour (depending on experience and qualifications)., • Hours: Approximately 10 hours per week, fully remote, with flexibility within a 9 AM – 7 PM EST schedule. How to Apply: If you’re excited about contributing to a fast-growing, modern law firm and meet the qualifications above, please send your resume along with a brief message explaining your experience and interest in this role. We understand the complexities of navigating new opportunities in the legal space. You can trust that all employment inquiries are kept strictly confidential.

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. Park Slope Shelter for Women serves 100 MICA (mentally ill chemical abusing) women at the Park Slope Armory in Brooklyn. Position: Case Work Supervisor Reports To: Director of Social Services Location: 1402 8th Ave Brooklyn, NY 11215 What The Case Work Supervisor Does: • Communicate effectively with clients, direct reporting staff, peers, supervisors, and funders., • Provide training and support to staff and team members regarding psychoeducation, mental health assessments and other techniques (i.e., motivational interviewing)., • Develop and implement quarterly training sessions for the continued education and professional development of shelter staff., • Serve as a liaison and develop linkage agreements with other community-based organizations and local mental health service providers, as necessary., • Motivate, coach and counsel direct reporting staff to excel., • Ensure that all direct reporting staff completes all necessary case management documentations including housing applications, ILP, and referrals to providers as required., • Ensure that all client charting documentation are up-to-date and reflect services provided such as service plans, re-certifications and psychiatric assessments., • Assist with the development of program content to address residents needs related to housing, substance abuse treatment, mental health and employment., • Provide assistance, interventions and follow-up in regards to critical incidents with clients., • Encourage teamwork among direct reporting staff as well as among peers., • Troubleshoot client and direct reporting staff program problems and make decisions in accordance with program policies, procedures, and protocols., • Conduct and document one-on-on supervision of direct reporting staff to assess and improve work performance i.e. identify training needs, professional development etc., • Overcome resistance to change from clients, direct reporting staff, and supervisors/funders., • Administer constructive discipline to direct reporting staff, as needed., • Monitor clients' progress toward their goals (dates achieved) and document via progress notes., • Review all documentation related to clients' progress for accuracy, completeness, and clarity., • Review and sign time sheets., • Prepare performance appraisals for directed reporting staff., • Conduct chart auditing of client files (i.e., paper and electronically)., • Ensure staff utilization of electronic database and conduct oversight to ensure data integrity., • May prepare marketing materials for the program., • 2 years supervisory experience, • Bachelor's degree (e. g., B.A., B.S.W.) 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 aTZxnJ8XKJ

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. CAMBA’s Rising Up Men’s Shelter is a 141 bed men’s employment shelter located in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn. This shelter will provide an array of services with a strong focus on connections for residents to achieve stable employment to lead to permanent housing. Position: Case Manager Supervisor Reports To: Director of Social Services Location: Rising Up Mens Shelter, 39 Ainslie Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 What The Case Manager Supervisor Does: • Maintain professional relationships with clients and client confidentiality., • Communicate effectively with clients, direct reporting staff, peers, supervisors, and funders., • Plan and organize program activities to maximize program contract's goals and performance targets as outlined in DHS’ Performance Incentive Plan., • Motivate, coach and counsel direct reporting staff to excel., • Ensure that all direct reporting staff completes all necessary case management documentations including housing applications, ILP, and referrals to providers as required., • Pull reports from CARES and distribute to staff to ensure staff are up to date on their documentation, • Develop and maintain tracking systems in order for staff to maintain up to date documentation, • Ensure that all client charting documentation are up-to-date and reflect services provided such as service plans, sycho-social and psychiatric assessments., • Assist with the development of program content to address residents needs related to housing, substance abuse treatment, mental health and employment., • Provide assistance, interventions and follow-up in regards to critical incidents with clients., • Encourage teamwork among direct reporting staff as well as among peers., • Troubleshoot client and direct reporting staff program problems and make decisions in accordance with program policies, procedures, and protocols., • Conduct and document one-on-on supervision of direct reporting staff to assess and improve work performance i.e. identify training needs, professional development etc., • Overcome resistance to change from clients, direct reporting staff, and supervisors/funders., • Administer constructive discipline to direct reporting staff, as needed., • Monitor clients' progress toward their goals (dates achieved) and document via progress notes., • Review all documentation related to clients' progress for accuracy, completeness, and clarity., • Review and approve time sheets., • Prepare performance appraisals for directed reporting staff., • Conduct chart auditing of client files (i.e., paper and electronically)., • Ensure staff utilization of electronic database and conduct oversight to ensure data integrity., • Manage own time effectively and coordinate program activities to maximize time of direct reporting staff., • Lead and participate in administrative and staff meetings as requested., • Provide all required information for weekly/monthly/quarterly/semester/annual reports to CAMBA management and/or to funders., • May prepare marketing materials for the program., • May reach out and market the program to the community in order to recruit clients., • May prescreen clients over the telephone for eligibility and may schedule intake appointments., • May conduct initial intake or assessment of clients and/or clients' families and periodic reassessments., • May have direct client service/program responsibilities in addition to the above., • May plan, coordinate and facilitate social/peer support events, including group facilitation for clients., • Bachelor's degree (e. g., B.A., B.S.W.) Two years of Supervisory experience Other Requirements: 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 2vkUtfgOAT