Case Manager, Van Dyke III

Position: Case Manager Reports To: Program Manager Location: 405 Dumont Avenue, 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 achieved primary goals and have maintained stability for a period of months; or have not demonstrated a willingness to participate in the process; or have become ineligible for services (e.g., moved out of building). Act as tenant liaison/tenant advocate with outside organizations regarding such matters as education, healthcare, housing, legal issues, etc. Schedule appointments for tenant with referral organizations. Escort tenants to appointments (educational, medical, social service, etc.). Assist tenants in completing applications for benefits and entitlements and may process applications on tenants’ behalf. Follow-up with tenants for a period of time after successful completion of their primary goals to assure tenant stability. 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. Input tenant data and tenant progress information into automated database. Minimum Education/Experience Required: Bachelor’s degree (e.g., B.A., B.S.W.) Other Requirements: Experience working with the Seriously and Persistently Mentally Ill (SPMI) population, and/or equivalent experience. Compensation: $50,192 - $55,000 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr