Children's Rescue Fund
Case Manager (Lighthouse)
Children’s Rescue Fund
Children’s Rescue Fund provided pay range This range is provided by Children’s Rescue Fund. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $44,000 – $47,000 per year
Primary Function/Purpose Provide direct case management services including assessment, counseling, crisis intervention, referral, and advocacy to ensure an effective social service support plan is in place. This role is responsible for working at our Lighthouse location in Long Island City to enable the successful relocation of families to permanent housing.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree is preferred; at least an Associate’s degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Counseling, Criminal Justice, or Human Services is required.
At least one year of experience in social services, counseling, crisis intervention, family services, preventive services, or housing services is required.
Experience facilitating groups for homeless adults, specialized knowledge of substance abuse issues and treatment, and/or family dynamics treatment experience is required.
Bilingual language ability is preferred.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Using the DHS Client Assistance and Re‑housing Enterprise System (CARES), complete family intake assessments, service plans, housing plans, next‑step conferences, incident reports, progress notes, etc.
Review accessible information from the Human Resource Administration, Administration for Children Services, Department of Probation, Department of Homeless Services, and related agencies.
Ensure system data is updated timely as required by DHS.
Advocate and refer clients to appropriate benefits, entitlements, and services.
Coordinate services to stabilize families, address substance abuse, improve housekeeping, parenting, and financial management skills.
Assess and identify client needs, formulate service plans, monitor progress, document interactions.
Develop and maintain helping relationships with clients.
Provide individual counseling and crisis intervention services.
Maintain familiarity with off‑site and on‑site resources and refer families accordingly.
Facilitate groups addressing family issues and life skills.
Coordinate client services with other staff ensuring timely delivery and regulatory compliance.
Communicate effectively among staff, ensuring accurate information transfer.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned, including on‑call for a one‑week period each quarter.
Assist in transferring clients in and out of the program when required.
Other Requirements (including Physical Demands)
May be required to work long hours and a varied schedule.
Travel throughout various locations in the New York City area.
Lifting and moving objects weighing up to 30 pounds several times a week.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Other
Industries: Non‑profit Organizations
EEO Statement – Children’s Rescue Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.
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Children’s Rescue Fund provided pay range This range is provided by Children’s Rescue Fund. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $44,000 – $47,000 per year
Primary Function/Purpose Provide direct case management services including assessment, counseling, crisis intervention, referral, and advocacy to ensure an effective social service support plan is in place. This role is responsible for working at our Lighthouse location in Long Island City to enable the successful relocation of families to permanent housing.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree is preferred; at least an Associate’s degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Counseling, Criminal Justice, or Human Services is required.
At least one year of experience in social services, counseling, crisis intervention, family services, preventive services, or housing services is required.
Experience facilitating groups for homeless adults, specialized knowledge of substance abuse issues and treatment, and/or family dynamics treatment experience is required.
Bilingual language ability is preferred.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Using the DHS Client Assistance and Re‑housing Enterprise System (CARES), complete family intake assessments, service plans, housing plans, next‑step conferences, incident reports, progress notes, etc.
Review accessible information from the Human Resource Administration, Administration for Children Services, Department of Probation, Department of Homeless Services, and related agencies.
Ensure system data is updated timely as required by DHS.
Advocate and refer clients to appropriate benefits, entitlements, and services.
Coordinate services to stabilize families, address substance abuse, improve housekeeping, parenting, and financial management skills.
Assess and identify client needs, formulate service plans, monitor progress, document interactions.
Develop and maintain helping relationships with clients.
Provide individual counseling and crisis intervention services.
Maintain familiarity with off‑site and on‑site resources and refer families accordingly.
Facilitate groups addressing family issues and life skills.
Coordinate client services with other staff ensuring timely delivery and regulatory compliance.
Communicate effectively among staff, ensuring accurate information transfer.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned, including on‑call for a one‑week period each quarter.
Assist in transferring clients in and out of the program when required.
Other Requirements (including Physical Demands)
May be required to work long hours and a varied schedule.
Travel throughout various locations in the New York City area.
Lifting and moving objects weighing up to 30 pounds several times a week.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Other
Industries: Non‑profit Organizations
EEO Statement – Children’s Rescue Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.
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