Case Manager,Simba Simbi Supportive Program Job New York New York USA,Social Work

Simba Simbi Supportive Housing Program will provide supportive housing to seniors 55+ when the head of household requires support due to an SMI and/or a substance use disorder. Of the 156 units, 48 are for 55+ seniors with special needs. NYC 15/15 PBV Section 8 Rental Subsidy.

Position: Case Manager

Reports To: Program Manager

Location: 381 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11212

What The Case Manager Does:

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).
May act as tenant liaison/tenant advocate with outside organizations regarding such matters as education, healthcare, housing, legal issues, etc.
May schedule appointments for tenant with referral organizations.
May escort tenants to appointments (educational, medical, social service, etc.)
May assist tenants in completing applications for benefits and entitlements, and may process applications on tenants' behalf.
May follow‑up with tenants for a period of time after successful completion of their primary goals to assure tenant stability.
May 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.
May input tenant data and tenant progress information into automated database.

Minimum Education /Experience

Required:

Bachelor's degree (e.g., B.A., B.S.W.) and/or equivalent experience.

Other Requirements:

Experience working with the Seriously and Persistently Mentally Ill (SPMI) population, and/or equivalent experience.
Must be fingerprinted and obtain Criminal History Checks (CHC) with Justice Center for the Protection of Vulnerable People with Special Needs.
Ability to maintain fingerprint clearance throughout the duration of employment.
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.
Flexible hours may be needed occasionally to provide shift coverage until 8 pm.

Compensation

- 50,192
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Case Manager, Simba Simbi Supportive Program