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Who We Are: CAMBA is a community of staff, volunteers, clients, donors, neighbors and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City, where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports they need to thrive.  We take a comprehensive approach by offering more than 180 integrated programs in:  Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services. We reach more than 72,000 individuals and families each year at our 100 locations, including 10,000 youth.  CAMBA serves a diverse cross section of New Yorkers from new mothers in Brownsville to job seekers in the Rockaways. More than half of our clients are immigrants and refugees from around the globe. Over 85% of our families live in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today.

CAMBA Gardens was developed on the campus of Kings County Hospital in Wingate, Brooklyn in partnership with NYC Health and Hospitals Corporation. CAMBA Gardens’ two buildings are comprised of permanent, affordable studios, one-, two- and three-bedroom units for a total of 209 units, including 146 units set aside for individuals and families with special needs. Amenities include 24/7 security, multi-purpose rooms, gardens and roof terrace, computer room, and a community kitchen for nutrition and cooking classes. The building includes a rooftop solar panel system expected to power approx. 45% of common areas. We are proud to share that it is considered a national model for co-locating housing and healthcare facilitates to improve tenants’ health and stability by creating a partnership between a public hospital, nonprofit developer, and social services provider. CAMBA provides on-site case management and supportive services funded by the NYC Department of Health and the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

Position: Case Manager
Reports To: Program Manager
Location: Brooklyn, NY 11203

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.
• Review all documentation establishing tenants' eligibility for program and make file copies.
• Create and maintain tenant files.
• Conduct initial intake and assessment of tenants and tenants' families' needs and periodic re-assessments.
• In collaboration with tenants, prepare initial and periodic revisions of independent living plans including short-term and long-term tenant goals.
• Assist tenants in attaining their goals by identifying and locating community resources for tenants and by making referrals to appropriate services both within and outside CAMBA.
• Work with tenants to break through barriers to tenant goals and to assist tenants in advocating for themselves and in moving toward self-sufficiency.
• Recommend and implement strategies to persuade tenants to participate more fully in this process.
• Monitor tenants' progress toward their goals via regularly scheduled telephone contact and/or face-to-face visits, and document via progress notes.
• Participate in case conferences.
• Follow-up with tenants and with referral organizations regarding tenant contact and progress with referral organization.
• Provide all required information for weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual reports.
• May recommend closing of cases in which tenants have: (a) achieved primary goals and have maintained stability for a period of months; or, (b) have not demonstrated a willingness to participate in the process (lost-to-service); or, (c) have become ineligible for services (e.g. moved out of building).
• Act as tenant liaison/tenant advocate with outside organizations regarding such matters as education, healthcare, housing, legal issues, etc.
• Schedule appointments for tenant with referral organizations.
• Escort tenants to appointments (educational, medical, social service, etc.)
• Assist tenants in completing applications for benefits and entitlements and may process applications on tenants' behalf.
• Follow-up with tenants for a period of time after successful completion of their primary goals to assure tenant stability.
• Evaluate actual living conditions of tenants through home visits.
• May prepare marketing materials for the program.
• May prescreen tenants over the telephone for eligibility and may schedule intake appointments.
• Input tenant data and tenant progress information into automated database

Education, Licenses and/or Certifications Required:

• Bachelor’s degree (e.g., B.A., B.S.W.)

Minimum Experiences and Skills Required:

• Experience working with the Seriously and Persistently Mentally Ill (SPMI) population, and/or equivalent experience.

Pre and/or Post Employment Requirements:

• Must be fingerprinted and obtain “Criminal History Check “(CHC) with Justice Center for the Protection of Vulnerable People with Special Needs Ability to maintain fingerprint clearance throughout the duration o employment.
• As a Mandated Reporter, you must immediately report suspected incidents/cases abuse and neglect to the Vulnerable Persons Central Register (VPCR) Hotline at 1-855-373-2122 and complete a CAMBA Incident Report
• Flexible hours may be needed occasionally to provide shift coverage until 8 pm.

Compensation: $50,192 annually 

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.

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.

 

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