CAMBA
Case Manager, Homelessness Prevention Initiative (HPI) (HomeBase-Eastern PKWY)
CAMBA, New York, New York, us, 10261
Case Manager, Homelessness Prevention Initiative (HPI) (HomeBase-Eastern PKWY)
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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. CAMBA serves almost 80,000 individuals and families, including almost 13,000 youth. CAMBA serves a diverse cross section of New Yorkers from new mothers in Brownsville to job seekers in the Rockaways. More than half of our clients are immigrants and refugees from around the globe. Over 85% of our families are living in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today.
HomeBase-
is a CAMBA program that provides case management and essential services to those at-risk individuals and families in Brooklyn and Staten Island to prevent homelessness. Individuals and families receive services that help them overcome problems with public benefits, housing, education, health care and other issues that could impede their ability to maintain stable households.
Homelessness Prevention Initiative
(HomeBase)
is a CAMBA program that provides case management and essential services to at-risk individuals and families in Brooklyn and Staten Island to prevent homelessness. Individuals and families receive services that help them overcome problems with public benefits, housing, education, health care and other issues that could impede their ability to maintain stable households.
Position:
Case Manager
Reports To:
Program Supervisor
Location:
1117 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11213
What The Case Manager Does:
Prescreen clients over the telephone for eligibility and may schedule intake appointments
Conduct initial intake or assessment of clients and clients' families and/or periodic reassessments
Review all documentation establishing clients' eligibility for program and make file copies
Assist clients in completing all CAMBA intake applications and forms
Refer clients to appropriate services both within and outside CAMBA
Follow-up with clients and with referral organizations regarding client contact and progress with referral organization
Evaluate actual living conditions of clients through home visits/ inspections
Prepare marketing materials for the program
Input client data and client progress information into automated database
Reach out and market the program to the community in order to recruit clients
Create and maintain client files, hard copy and electronic
Work with clients to break through barriers to client goals and to assist clients in advocating for themselves and in moving toward self-sufficiency
Recommend and implement strategies to persuade clients to participate more fully in this process
Monitor clients' progress toward their goals (dates achieved) via regularly scheduled telephone contact and/or face-to-face home and office visits, and document via progress notes
Recommend closing of cases in which clients 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 area)
Meet daily/ weekly/ monthly goals and tasks as assigned and according to funder guidelines
Complete and submit subsidy applications and requests for financial assistance
Provide all required information for weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual reports
Minimum Education/Experience Required:
Bachelor's degree (e.g., B.A., B.S.W.) and two years of relevant experience, or
High School Diploma and 4 years of case management experience in the social services field
Other Requirements:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Excellent writing skills, with the ability to draft assessments, service plans, progress notes, weekly reports, and general client-related correspondence
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from supervisors, clients, funders, other organizations, and the general public
Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts, such as fractions, decimals and percentages, to practical situations
Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Willingness to learn and adapt
Proficiency in a language other than English (e.g., Haitian/Creole, French, Spanish, Russian, etc.)
Familiarity with HRA benefits, NYC housing programs, and community resources
Compensation:
$48,410-$52,530 annually
Note: The salary range represents the low and high end for the applicable position & program. The salary offered will be based on factors such as experience, education, budget, program size, internal equity, skills, and other requirements.
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.
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Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.
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. CAMBA serves almost 80,000 individuals and families, including almost 13,000 youth. CAMBA serves a diverse cross section of New Yorkers from new mothers in Brownsville to job seekers in the Rockaways. More than half of our clients are immigrants and refugees from around the globe. Over 85% of our families are living in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today.
HomeBase-
is a CAMBA program that provides case management and essential services to those at-risk individuals and families in Brooklyn and Staten Island to prevent homelessness. Individuals and families receive services that help them overcome problems with public benefits, housing, education, health care and other issues that could impede their ability to maintain stable households.
Homelessness Prevention Initiative
(HomeBase)
is a CAMBA program that provides case management and essential services to at-risk individuals and families in Brooklyn and Staten Island to prevent homelessness. Individuals and families receive services that help them overcome problems with public benefits, housing, education, health care and other issues that could impede their ability to maintain stable households.
Position:
Case Manager
Reports To:
Program Supervisor
Location:
1117 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11213
What The Case Manager Does:
Prescreen clients over the telephone for eligibility and may schedule intake appointments
Conduct initial intake or assessment of clients and clients' families and/or periodic reassessments
Review all documentation establishing clients' eligibility for program and make file copies
Assist clients in completing all CAMBA intake applications and forms
Refer clients to appropriate services both within and outside CAMBA
Follow-up with clients and with referral organizations regarding client contact and progress with referral organization
Evaluate actual living conditions of clients through home visits/ inspections
Prepare marketing materials for the program
Input client data and client progress information into automated database
Reach out and market the program to the community in order to recruit clients
Create and maintain client files, hard copy and electronic
Work with clients to break through barriers to client goals and to assist clients in advocating for themselves and in moving toward self-sufficiency
Recommend and implement strategies to persuade clients to participate more fully in this process
Monitor clients' progress toward their goals (dates achieved) via regularly scheduled telephone contact and/or face-to-face home and office visits, and document via progress notes
Recommend closing of cases in which clients 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 area)
Meet daily/ weekly/ monthly goals and tasks as assigned and according to funder guidelines
Complete and submit subsidy applications and requests for financial assistance
Provide all required information for weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual reports
Minimum Education/Experience Required:
Bachelor's degree (e.g., B.A., B.S.W.) and two years of relevant experience, or
High School Diploma and 4 years of case management experience in the social services field
Other Requirements:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Excellent writing skills, with the ability to draft assessments, service plans, progress notes, weekly reports, and general client-related correspondence
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from supervisors, clients, funders, other organizations, and the general public
Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts, such as fractions, decimals and percentages, to practical situations
Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Willingness to learn and adapt
Proficiency in a language other than English (e.g., Haitian/Creole, French, Spanish, Russian, etc.)
Familiarity with HRA benefits, NYC housing programs, and community resources
Compensation:
$48,410-$52,530 annually
Note: The salary range represents the low and high end for the applicable position & program. The salary offered will be based on factors such as experience, education, budget, program size, internal equity, skills, and other requirements.
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.
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