Case Manager, Livonia Commons Supportive Housing

Case Manager, Livonia Commons Supportive Housing

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.

Livonia Commons is a residential building located at 494 Georgia Avenue on the corner of Livonia Avenue in the Brownsville section of Brooklyn. It consists of a 7-story elevator building containing 43 residential units, and one superintendent’s unit. CAMBA, Inc. is the on-site social services provider at Livonia Commons. Approximately 100% of the units in the building house chronically homeless single and mentally ill, or MICA (mentally ill and chemically addicted).

Position:
Case Manager

Reports To:
Program Manager

What The Case Manager Does:

• List the essential functions/job duties of the role.
• Maintain professional relationships with clients and adhere to HIPAA regulations.
• Follow Universal Precautions and Standard Protocols.
• Comply with all relevant security and privacy policies.
• Communicate effectively with clients, staff and supervisors.
• Maintain a caseload of ten tenants (62 years and older) diagnosed with a serious mental illness (SMI) who were formerly homeless.
• Maintain and update your assigned charts on a daily basis.
• Maintain at least two monthly tenant contacts in the office and in the apartment.
• Assist tenants in developing services plans and assessments.
• Facilitate groups.

Minimum Education/Experience Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work (B.S.W.) or related field and 2 years of relevant experience.

Other Requirements:

• Commitment to the mission and values of CAMBA.
• Knowledge of relevant best practices, regulations and compliance standards required.
• Strong communication, organizational and multitasking skills.
• Computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook).
• Ability to respond to tenant emergencies or crises and provide acute intervention, de-escalation and or initiate 911 or mobile crisis calls.
• As a Mandated Reporter, you must immediately report suspected incidents/cases of abuse and neglect to the Vulnerable Persons Central Register (VPCR) Hotline at and complete a CAMBA Incident Report.

Compensation
: $46,350 annually.

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.