Job Information
Comunilife Case Manager-(DHS) Brooklyn House in Brooklyn, New York
Case Manager-(DHS) Brooklyn House
Job Details
Job Location
Brooklyn, NY
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
4 Year Degree
Salary Range
$40,000.00 - $50,000.00 Salary
Travel Percentage
None
Job Category
Nonprofit - Social Services
Description
Comunilife is looking for experienced Case Managers to fill open positions for their Brooklyn House DHS funded program.The Case Manager is responsible for conducting intakes, initial skills assessments, providing case management and offering referrals for permanent housing placements or to other appropriate programs. Provide case management services for participants.The positions offer a salary range of $40,000-$50,000, with a generous benefit package including health insurance, dental, vision, dependent care, paid time off, 401(k), tuition assistance program and more.
Responsibilities:
Screens potential clients for program enrollment and orient clients to the program and describes program objectives.
Conducts initial intake assessments. Utilizes assessment tools (CARES) to identify support service needs and makes immediate referrals.
Provide client with Independent Living Plan (ILP) (CARES), working in collaboration with other Social Service providers and ensures the delivery of comprehensive support services.
Tracks and monitors participant progress. Oversees weekly follow up via one on one sessions. Follow up with participants through mentoring and counseling. Meets with participants to address issues, challenges and successes to strengthen client's capacity for long-term self-sufficiency.
Maintains confidential case record for all clients.
Maintains contacts with outside agencies to refer or obtain additional client services.
Conducts collaborative efforts with service providers to maximize· service delivery. Refers participants to job development for subsequent employment if appropriate.
Facilitates workshops addressing issues related to shelter transition from parenting, substance abuse, trauma informed care, healthy living, Cognitive issues/skills, and Job Skills Training if applicable.
Participates in ongoing education and professional development through courses, seminars and other in-service training in the areas of services for the homeless, cultural diversity training, supportive counseling and workforce.
Provides monthly service outcomes information and supporting documentation to Supervisor for reporting purposes as required by funding agencies.
Performs all other duties as requested by managerial staff and other duties as required.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in human services or related field with two (2) years’ case management work experience
Associates Degree in human services or related field with four (4) years’ case management work experience
High School Diploma with six (6) years’ case management work experience will be considered
Knowledge of DHS Program guidelines
Direct service experience with persons with living with HIV/AIDS, substance abuse, serious mental illness, and homelessness
Bilingual English/Spanish a plus
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Proficient in Google Workspace program/Microsoft Office Suite
Familiar with AWARDS, Child and Children Integrated Reporting System (CAIRS), Coordinated Assessment and Placement System (CAPS)
Comunilife is an EEO employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
