Case Manager at New Destiny Housing Corporatio

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Oct, 26

Salary

57000.0

Posted On

09 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Case Management, Crisis Intervention, Counseling, Trauma-Informed Care, Resource Coordination, Wellness Planning, Community Outreach, Bilingual Spanish, Written Communication, Oral Communication, Computer Literacy, Program Development

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

New Destiny’s mission is to end the cycle of domestic violence and homelessness for low-income families and individuals by developing and connecting them to safe, permanent, affordable housing and services. To achieve its mission, New Destiny builds and manages housing with on-site services; offers innovative programs that assist survivors in finding and retaining affordable housing; and works to expand access to permanent housing resources for survivors. New Destiny is the largest provider of supportive housing for domestic violence survivors in New York and is a leading advocate in the effort to obtain the resources needed to end family homelessness in New York City. Job title Case Manager FLSA Status Non-exempt Reports to Program Director Department Family Support Program Location The Kira- 153-24 90th Rd., Jamaica, NY 11432 JOB PURPOSE New Destiny is seeking to hire a full-time Case Manager to provide regular on-site services at The Kira. This building is a 163-unit, service-enriched permanent and affordable housing development, with 69 units set aside for domestic violence survivors, in the Jamaica section of Queens. The Case Manager will work within a team of two Case Managers led by the Program Director and the Senior Case Manager to maintain and grow a robust program to focus on fostering family stability by connecting families to resources; maintaining a violence-free environment and helping children thrive emotionally, physically, and academically. This is a full-time position requiring one late night a week (e.g., 11:00 am to 7:00 pm). The Case Manager will report directly to the Program Director. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES CASE MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES: * Provide comprehensive case management services to a caseload of 20-25 active tenants, including counseling services, crisis intervention, and other appropriate supportive services. * Develop programming and activities in collaboration with the Program Director, Senior Case Manager, and the families. * Work with tenants on caseload to create and implement annual wellness plans to meet individual goals. * Conduct annual assessments with tenants to assess stability and ongoing social service needs. * Plan and implement age-appropriate therapeutic activities for children. * Research, organize and implement both recreational and therapeutic activities and workshops for families and children. * Build connections in the community and provide referrals to stabilizing community programming, including recreational activities, mental health services, physical health services, employment enhancement services, etc. * Work with families to follow-up with schools, clinics, and other providers where appropriate. * Maintain a strong relationship with Family Support Program’s offsite partners including New Destiny Housing’s Mental Health Department, financial coaches, health and wellness coaches, as well as vendors who are providing on-site services to tenants. This includes following up with referrals and assisting with connection to services. * Refer to and follow New Destiny Housing’s Theory of Change, an evidence-based practice created to support tenant stability and growth, throughout all case management and programming * Coordinate with the property management department in order to ensure ongoing housing stability with New Destiny tenants. ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES: * Attend weekly supervision meetings with the Program Director. * Enter all tenant contacts and group work into the internal database on a regular basis. * Collect and maintain information on children and families (report cards, skills evaluation, surveys, etc.). * Conduct monthly meetings and case conferences with Family Support Program staff. * Maintain up-to-date case files and ensure all data is inputted into the case management database. * Contribute to the development of best practices for the Family Support Program. * Work with volunteers and interns to enrich youth and family events. * Other duties as assigned by the Program Director. QUALIFICATIONS * Bachelor’s degree required. A BSW or BA/S in the areas of Psychology, Sociology, Early Education preferred. * Knowledge of social services and organizations in the Queens is preferred. * A minimum of 1 to 3 years of direct service experience is preferred. * Knowledge and experience assisting individuals to access resources in the areas of housing stability, health &mental health, and food security. * Proven track record in engaging children and adults who have experienced homelessness and domestic violence preferred. * Ability to be empathetic, creative, and resourceful. Experience with trauma-informed care preferred. * The ideal candidate is a person who is highly organized, flexible, and resourceful. * Strong written and oral communication skills, computer literacy and sound judgment. * Bilingual Spanish/English strongly preferred. COMPENSATION/BENEFITS $57,000 a year with competitive benefits. This is a full-time position with a benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short disability, PTO paid holidays and 401(k). EOE HOW TO APPLY Please visit www.newdestinyhousing.org/about-us/jobs-and-internships/.org [http://www.newdestinyhousing.org/about-us/jobs-and-internships/.org] to apply for this position.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive case management, counseling, and crisis intervention for 20-25 tenants to foster family stability. Develop therapeutic activities for children and connect families to essential community resources and health services.