Case Manager, Park Slope Women's Shelter Join to apply for the Case Manager, Park Slope Women's Shelter role at CAMBA
Position: Case Manager
Reports To: Supervisor II (Clinical)
What The Case Manager Does Maintain professional relationships with clients and client confidentiality
Practice Universal Precautions/Standard Protocol & Procedures
Comply with any and all Federal, State, City and CAMBA security and privacy polices intended to protect the security and privacy of individually identifiable health information
Conduct initial intake and assessment of clients’ needs and periodic re-assessments
Create and maintain client electronic and paper files
Prepare initial psychosocial evaluation and update according to regulations
Obtain and maintain relevant documentation and release forms from clients (i.e., birth certificate, proof of income, medical documents, release of Personal Health Information, etc.)
In collaboration with clients, conduct periodic revisions of independent living plans including short-term and long-term client goals
Assist clients in attaining their goals by identifying community resources and by referring clients to appropriate services both within and outside CAMBA (i.e., On-site medical services and psychiatric services, etc.)
Work with clients to break through barriers to their goal(s) attainment
Provide support, training and coordination with the other social services staff
Assist clients in advocating for themselves in order to gain housing stability
Recommend and implement strategies to persuade clients to participate fully in the process in order to transition into permanent housing
Monitor clients' progress toward their goals via regularly scheduled face-to-face contacts/sessions
Document all client encounters via progress notes using DHS CARES Database and printout notes for client’s paper file
Ensure CARES Database is updated to reflect client request for services (i.e., car fare, appointments, passes, referrals, etc.)
Follow-up with clients and with referral organizations regarding client contact and progress with referral organization
Provide all required information for weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual reports
May act as client liaison/client advocate with outside organizations regarding such matters as education, healthcare, housing, legal issues, etc
May schedule appointments for client with referral organizations
May escort clients to appointments (educational, medical, social service, etc.)
May assist clients in completing applications for benefits and entitlements, and may process applications on clients' behalf
May follow-up with clients for a period of time after successful completion of their primary goals to assure client stability
May prepare marketing materials for the program
Tasks may be modified, expanded and/or assigned over a period of time
Minimum Education/Experience Required:
Bachelor's degree (e.g., B.A., B.S.W.) and/or equivalent experience
Other Requirements:
Compensation : $44,800-$48,925 annually
When salary ranges are listed, the range would represent the low and high end for the applicable position & program. The salary offered would be based on various factors unique to each program and candidate. This includes but is not limited to experience, education, budget and/or program size, internal equity, skills and other factors that may be required for the position and organization.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer: 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.