Case Manager
: Job Details :

A community services organization in New York City is actively seeking a new Case Manager to join their growing Women's Shelter in Brooklyn. About the Opportunity: Start Date: ASAP Assignment Length: Ongoing Setting: Women's Shelter Schedule: Monday to Friday Hours: 9am to 5pm Responsibilities: The Case Manager will: Conduct an initial assessment of the family within 48 hours of arrival to the residence Complete the Family Case Assessment Form, Initial Service Plan, and all initial intake documentation Initiate referrals for necessary emergency services Initiate/complete intake information (CARES data entry and supporting documentation) in the Uniform Client Chart Ensure CARES data and supporting documents are printed and filed in designated sections in the client's chart Conduct orientation with clients and review the facility rules, clients' rights and responsibilities, grievance/complaint process, emergency disaster procedures, etc.Assist clients with transition to assigned residential unit and housekeeping items. Provide comprehensive case management, including crisis intervention, counseling services and other appropriate support services Maintain client data in the Uniform Client Chart Assist families in obtaining income and public benefits (i.e., Public Assistance; SSI, etc.) Establish and refer clients to appropriate medical and mental health services, education/job training programs, legal and advocacy services and other community resources as needed Perform other related duties, as assigned Qualifications: 1+ year of Social Services experience Bachelor's Degree Case Management experience Experience with Substance Abuse Social Work and treating clients with mental health issues Desired Skills: 2+ years of experience with Homeless Adults and Substance Abuse issues Bachelor's Degree in Social Work CASAC certification or CASAC-T Bilingual (English and Spanish) Clinical background Familiarity with EBP such as strength-based Case Management, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-informed Care, Critical Time Intervention, Family-centered Case Management, Boundary setting, and Cultural-reflexivity Familiarity with entitlement systems and proceduresWorking knowledge of CARES Experience with standardized assessment tools