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Job Description The Unaccompanied Children Program provides long term and transitional residential care and other supportive services to Unaccompanied Children (UC) who are under legal custody of the Federal Government. Working in collaboration with the federal Office of Refugee Resettlement, ORR, our program provides a safe and nurturing environment for youth in a Basic Shelter program located at our licensed residential facilities as well as a Transitional Foster Care program in foster homes in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens and Westchester. In all programs, we provide therapeutic, medical and educational services, as well as other supports that youth need to achieve success through an array of strength-based and targeted interventions as we link them with family members and/or other sponsors in the United States. We want all children we support to move forward with their lives and thrive. About the Role The Case Manager work directly on the reunification process of the child along other stakeholders as per ORR Policy and Regulations. The Case Manager ensure all the child needs (medical, legal, educational, and emotional,) are meet while in care. The caseload assigned as per ORR regulations is up to 8 cases per case manager. What You’ll Do · Case management responsibilities include all necessary tasks as required by the Federal Office of Refugee Resettlement. · Works closely with Unification Specialist (TPG) to ensure timely and safe reunification process for all minors in care abiding by ORR Field Guidance 24. · Develops and maintains contact with youth and their service providers for medical, social, educational, and other related service needs. · Follow up with legal service providers regarding the timely submission of any documentation or correspondence needed for the legal relief process. · Maintains professional and timely communication with stakeholders including , GDIT, Legal Service Provider, The Young Center, ICE regarding the child case. · Performs discharge and release functions to ensure that each youth has a safe, appropriate and prompt release plan. · Documents weekly client contacts and maintain case files up to date and audit ready in accordance with regulations. Ensure all ORR, OCFS, and Education mandates and requirements are met. · Works collaboratively with the Clinical Team in approaching each child’s case. · Ensure that home visits to foster parents occur, assessing for comfort and safety of the child and that all pertinent information is relayed appropriately to foster parents. · Participates and attends all required weekly staffing with GDIT/ORR and program related meetings. · Maintains knowledge of issues affecting UC and provide immediate support in tandem with clinical when needed. · Collaborate with all other POH departments and maintain closely communication to ensure a holistic approach to meeting the child needs. · Supports and participates in individual and group supervision. · Participates in the implementation of PBIS to promote and reinforce a positive social culture with all people supported and staff at POH. · Some evening and weekend hours as per ORR mandates. · Performs other duties as assigned. Your Qualifications · Bachelors in a Human Services field. · Minimum one year of experience in case management field (preferred). · Knowledge of child welfare and immigration-related legislation. · Excellent verbal, and written communication and organizational skills are essential. · Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, knowledge of MyEvolv recommended · Bilingual (English/Spanish) a must · Valid Driver's License with a clean driving record Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Supervisory Responsibility No Work Environment: Office/Field for foster home visits Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday in office (, 4 days in office, 1 day remote) including assigned weekend coverage (remote). A few times a month, case managers might be assigned in advance a 2pm-10pm shift (remote) to ensure 7-day case management services as required by ORR. The office is located in Brooklyn, NY. Additional Requirements: · Authorized to work in the U.S. · Ability to travel to other Rising Ground sites if required for meetings or trainings. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is the policy of Rising Ground that the Agency wholly complies with equal treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without unlawful discrimination as to an individual’s perceived or actual race, creed, color, national origin, alienate, citizenship status, gender, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, or veteran status in all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.

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’s Housing Navigation for LGBTQ+ Youth provides case management and housing navigation towards permanent housing for LGBTQ+ youth. The program also provides Independent Living Skills (ILI) training for clients. Position: Case Manager/Housing Specialist Reports To: Program Manager Location: 1259 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11226 What The Case Manager/Housing Specialist Does: • Provides counseling and individualized case management to LGBTQ+ homeless youth, will the goal of obtaining affordable permanent housing. Conducts needs assessment, intake and public benefits eligibility screening., • Assists individuals with access to public benefits by completing all necessary applications via ACCESS HRA. Offers support and guidance in completing all applications, as well as all necessary escorts., • Collaborates with CAMBA shelters and prevention programs to actively engage young people on the street and at places where LGBTQ+ homeless, runaway and street-based youth congregate in order to connect them to services., • Provides internet-based outreach by using social marketing websites to inform youth of CAMBA services., • Formally collaborates in coordinating services with other agencies/organizations providing services to our clients., • Cultivates relationships with schools, community-based organizations and coalitions by attending community events and by facilitating informational groups for our targeted population at other organizations., • Completes 2010E Supportive Housing applications for those clients that qualify., • Assists clients in identifying low income, affordable and market-rate apartments to successfully transition from street homelessness into more permanent housing alternatives., • Accompanies clients to supportive housing interviews, housing viewings, independent housing viewings, and lease/program agreement signings., • Develops and maintains housing resources to assist clients in securing appropriate permanent housing., • Works with clients to ensure that they are appropriately equipped for the housing search and for maintaining the housing that they find., • Identifies apartments for client placement that meet safety and health standards of the City of New York, and escorts clients to apartment viewings., • Helps with negotiation of leases., • Ensures that landlords outfit all apartments with requisite working equipment and appliances., • Maintains up-to-date charts to reflect the client’s status in the housing process., • Inputs all provided client related services into program’s assigned database, • Participates in administrative and staff meetings as requested., • Provides all required information for weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual reports to CAMBA management and/or to funders., • LGBTQ+ cultural competency, • Two (2) years of relevant experience, preferably in a mid-sized (250+ employees) organization working with persons with a history of homelessness., • Experience in housing placement, outreach, entitlements, and case management., • Experience working with LGBTQ+ youth., • Experience facilitating groups., • Good written & verbal communication., • Computer literacy in Microsoft Office Suite., • Familiarity with trauma-informed care and harm reduction 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 FiK40bOkfj

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.