Case Manager at USPI

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Jun, 26

Salary

57000.0

Posted On

12 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Case Management, Counseling, Crisis Intervention, Program Development, Wellness Planning, Community Referrals, Database Entry, Record Keeping, Communication, Computer Literacy, Trauma-Informed Care, Bilingual Spanish/English

Industry

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- Anderson FLSA Status - Non-Exempt Reports to - Program Director Department - Family Support Program Location - 1070 Anderson Ave. Bronx, NY 10452 Job Purpose 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. Duties and Responsibilities Case Management Responsibilities: • Provide comprehensive case management services to a caseload of 20-25 tenants, including counseling services, crisis intervention, and other appropriate supportive services. • Develop programming and activities in collaboration with the Program Director 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 afterschool programming and occasional weekend activities. • 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. • Contribute to the program database of borough-specific and city-wide educational and recreational programs. • Maintain a strong relationship with New Destiny Housing’s Housing Stability Services team members who are providing Health and Wellness and Financial Coaching on-site to tenants. This includes following up with referrals and assisting with connection to services. Administrative Responsibilities: • Attend weekly supervision meetings with the Program Director. • Enter all tenant contacts and group work into ECM 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. • Must have knowledge of services in the Bronx. • A minimum of 2 to 4 years of direct service experience 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. • Able and willing to work independently and in partnership with the program director. • 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.

Responsibilities

The Case Manager will provide comprehensive case management services, including counseling and crisis intervention, to a caseload of 20-25 tenants, developing annual wellness plans to meet individual goals. Responsibilities also include planning therapeutic activities for children, building community connections, and maintaining detailed administrative records.