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Bilingual (Spanish) Case Manager, Via Vyse Supportive Housing Program

CAMBA, New York, New York, us, 10261

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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. We reach 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.

Via Vyse

is a building developed and operated by Dunn Development Corp., a private developer. It is a new construction approximately 102,000 square feet within a 12‑story elevator building located at 1812 Vyse Avenue in The Bronx. The project has 121 residential dwelling units, one of which will be a superintendent's unit. The unit distribution is 46 studios and the remainder being one and two bedroom units. CAMBA, Inc. is the on‑site services provider at Via Vyse. Sixty‑one apartments, 51% of the units, will be master leased by CAMBA and will house chronically homeless single adults and families who are diagnosed with chronic health conditions. The remaining 59 units are occupied by community residents, who may require some services.

Position Bilingual (Spanish) Case Manager

Reports To Program Manager

Location 1812 Vyse Avenue, Bronx, NY 10460

What The Bilingual (Spanish) 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.

Conduct group sessions and/or workshops to assist tenants with independent living skills.

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 schedule appointments for tenants with referral organizations.

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.

Education, Experiences, Licenses, And/or Certifications Required

Bachelor's degree (e.g., B.A., B.S.W.)

Four years of relevant experience

Associate's and two years equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications

Bi‑lingual English & Spanish

Other Requirements

Obtain “Criminal History Checks” (CHC) fingerprinting through the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) and the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs (Justice System) and Staff Exclusion List (SEL) clearance.

Ability to maintain fingerprint clearance throughout the duration of employment.

Flexible hours may be needed occasionally to provide shift coverage until 8 pm.

Compensation $45,000 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.

Seniority Level Entry level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Other

Industries Non‑profit Organizations

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