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RiseBoro

Bilingual Spanish - Case Manager, Bethany Senior Terraces (50617)

RiseBoro, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Job Details

Job Location:

604 EAST 40 STREET - BROOKLYN, NY

Position Type:

Full Time

Education Level:

Bachelor

Salary Range:

$29.95 - $31.50 Hourly

Travel Percentage:

None

Job Shift:

Day Shift

Job Category:

Nonprofit - Social Services

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Under the general supervision of the Supportive Housing Programs Supervisor, the Case Manager at Bethany Senior Terraces is responsible for providing ongoing support services for frail elderly tenants exiting shelters into permanent affordable housing. The Case Manager will be part of a team that connects tenants to the health and community building services that ensure they can age safely in their homes and communities. Specific duties and responsibilities include:

Actively coordinate day-to-day on-site services for tenants on their caseload and ensure all service provision is representative of RiseBoro’s mission

Ensure tenancy of each resident through eviction prevention services, provide tenant/landlord mediation and advocacy when necessary, and work with the property management team to complete annual recertification paperwork

Complete needs assessments and develop ongoing, individualized tenant, goal-based service plans for all tenants; review service plans periodically and document the successful completion of tasks and objectives

Assess tenant’s potential barriers to maintaining stable housing and provide coaching, support, and referrals to improve housing retention, stability, quality of life, and self-sufficiency i.e. support with budgeting life skills, tenancy, and communication skills, etc.

Identify strategies to address any short-term or chronic issues, such as substance use or mental illness, which might compromise service plan goals and trigger a relapse into homelessness

Provide ongoing optimal case management, timely assistance and advocacy, information and referrals to community services including supportive counseling and crisis intervention, and other Identified support as needed

Assist tenants with identifying additional benefits for which they may qualify and facilitate application to said benefits, conducting advocacy as needed

Create and update social capital map with residents and maintain an ongoing, accurate tracker of residents who have family support including the desired level of engagement

Assist tenants in developing informal support networks with other tenants by facilitating opportunities for tenant engagement through educational workshops and social activities including birthday parties and holiday celebrations; provide translation during workshop presentations as needed

Lead resident groups and provide brief counseling support, completing referrals to off-site mental health providers for more intensive clinical support and services

Establish a calendar of recreational programming including planning and attending off-site trips with residents to dinners, Broadway shows, games, and other outings as determined based on tenant interests

Educate residents on the available on-site services and other community resources

Prepare and maintain up-to-date resident files including records, personal and eligibility information, services provided, outcomes, and all relevant correspondence

Ensure timely documentation of all interactions with tenants and instances of service provision in the program’s case notes database

Maintain regular contact with tenants through monitoring services including home visits, telephone calls, and periodic inspections with property management staff

Work with community partners to ensure residents can age in place, including coordination of home care services and proper discharge planning from inpatient facilities

Communicate with on-site property management and maintenance staff on resident issues and obtain records of resident incidents and hospitalizations that take place during off-work hours

Coordinate with Health Services Coordinator and conduct case conferences to ensure residents receive the full breadth of wraparound services available both on-site and through referrals

Track tenant benefit expiration and recertification dates and create a plan for timely recertification submissions

Coordinate with the Supervisor and Program Director to issue bi-annual resident satisfaction surveys to assess needs and interests

Other related duties based on the needs of the program

COMPETENCIES

Demonstrated knowledge of case management required; housing program case management preferred

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail

Excellent time management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize workflow

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

A self-starter with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively a team

Ability to show genuine interest in the care and well-being of older adults

Ability to provide quality services with compassion, patience, and empathy

Ability to be flexible in scheduling/staffing needs, for the provision of optimal client care

Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times

Ability to think creatively and problem-solve

Ability to professionally represent RiseBoro with clients, visitors, co-workers, and volunteers

Bilingual English/Spanish; ability to speak, read, and write in Spanish preferred

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, and Excel

Commitment to RiseBoro’s mission, vision, and values

Ability to understand the concepts of institutional and structural racism and bias and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities

Demonstrated commitment to supporting communities that have experienced systemic oppression and bias (i.e., people of color, LGBTQ+ people, immigrants, justice-involved persons, etc.)

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor of Social Work degree is required

A minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience running groups and providing counseling preferred; housing case management experience a plus

QUALIFICATIONS It is the policy of RiseBoro to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No individual will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, political or union affiliation, marital or partnership status, sex, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity, familial status, genetic information or predisposition or characteristic, disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, status as a veteran or member of the U.S. military and related obligations, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, job placement, compensation, benefits, training and apprenticeship, employee development, promotion, demotion, discipline, transfer, lay-off and recall, and termination. RiseBoro makes reasonable accommodations based on religion and/or disability as required by law, and requests for accommodation are to be directed to the Human Resources Department.

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