Case Manager Job New York New York USA,Social Work

Location: New York

Location 9720 Kings Highway,Brooklyn, NY, 11212,United States
Base Pay $54,636.35 / Year
Employee Type Non-Exempt

GENERALJOBDESCRIPTION
Reports to:
Case Manager Supervisor /SSD

Department:
Social ServicesFLSA Status:
Non-Exempt Employment Status:
Full-Time

Home/Life Services Inc. established in 1995, is a community-based, human services organization committed to improving the economic and social health of families impacted by homelessness. Operating from a client centered perspective, Home/Life provides a safe and therapeutic environment that supports the social and economic independence of its families served. By developing and implementing innovative services and programs within our Families with Children’s facilities, we provide case management and job counseling, as well as help our families access the economic housing support that allows them to enter and stay in permanent housing.

Under the direction of the Case Manager Supervisor and Social Services Director, The Case Manager is responsible for overseeing client's cases from intake to move out, providing the support necessary to achieve the best outcomes.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The responsibilities of the Case Manager include but not limited to:

Administrative:

Completes an assessment and fathers required documents (i.e.: birth certificates, social security cards, picture IDs,etc.)
Shows the Safe Sleep Video and carry out the appropriate documentation process
Makes sure that clients sign the Code of Conduct and the facilities rules and regulations
Obtains any possible proof of employment and assists with obtaining entitlements
Maintains clients’ records by reviewing case notes; logging events and progress
Communicates clients’ progress by conducting weekly interdisciplinary meetings andevaluations
Handles intakes of adults and ensures that all documentation is accurate and properly filed
Recommends action plan and develops an Independent Living Programs (ILP) for clients that is reviewed and updated on a weekly basis
Collaborates with the Housing Specialist to create an exit strategy and target exit date
Conducts weekly unit inspections
Maintains detailed records of each client in the form of progress notes throughCARES
Provides Social Services Director (SSD)/ Case Manager Supervisor with reports and summaries of caseload for managementreview
Complete new Intake assessment within 48 hours of family admission to the facility
Advocate and make referrals to agencies and service providers based upon family needs
Liaison for management, communicating clients’ progress and any caseconcerns
In the event of an emergency, Essential Employees are required to report to work as scheduled

Programmatic Achievement:

Carries out case management activities as per the Part 900 Regulations and the Department of Homeless Services (DHS) Case Management Guidelines for familyshelters
Tasks family with seeking and acceptinghousing
Responsibleformeetingtargetgoalssetforeach client bythe Housing Specialist
Develop individualized short term and long-term goals and objectives

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Mental Health, Nursing, Human Services, or Education Servicesrequired.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience working within the Social Services Field
Must have strong interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively (verbally and in writing)
Must be organized
Experience with DHS Cares / Homeless population is a plus
Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus

Requirements Summary Additional Information

Work Locations 9720 Kings Highway Brooklyn, NY 11212