Job Description
A nonprofit healthcare organization in Queens is actively seeking a patient-oriented and drivenCase Manager to join their growing staff. In this role, the Case Managerrenders professional intervention to clients at risk of homelessness and homeless clients through comprehensive support services.
Responsibilities
TheCase Manager will:
- Provide case management services, assessment, and intake of participants to determine eligibility for services
- Carry a caseload required to meet funding source targets
- Work out of multiple sites as assigned
- Provide and/or ensure that each case assigned receives regular visits and contact as needed
- Establish and maintain case records including completing progress notes
- Develop and maintain resource information
- Advocate on behalf of program participants to ensure they receive work support services such as tax credits, rental assistance, food stamps, Medicaid, subsidized childcare
- Provide guidance to clients in dealing with housing-related issues
- Attend weekly supervision
- Assist participants with understanding leases, securing utilities, and making moving arrangements
- Participate in professional/agency community activities as assigned
- Participate in training opportunities as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor'sdegree in Human Services or related field
- 1+ year of experience in a social service setting or in providing direct services to individuals or families
- Ability to read printed andhandwritten materials and follow instructions properly
- Proficiency with computer platforms and applications
- Good organizational skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Bilingual skills