- Location
- Brooklyn, NY, US
- Type
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Education
- High School
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- iCIMS
Description
Min
USD $40,000.00/Yr.Max
USD $45,000.00/Yr.Position Overview
SUS is seeking a bilingual Case Manager for our transitional shelter in Brooklyn.
Location: St. John’s Place, Brooklyn, NY 11213
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous case management experience in a homeless shelter setting
- Experience using the AWARDS application
- Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply; Spanish, Creole, or French language skills are a plus
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct the intake process with new clients within 24 hours of admission, including explaining resident rights and responsibilities and grievance procedures
- Conduct and document psychosocial, vocational, educational, and housing assessments
- Provide accurate, complete, and timely documentation of supportive services and clients’ progress toward securing permanent, affordable housing
- Prepare housing applications and assist clients throughout the housing application and interview process
- Monitor and assess changes in clients’ behavior, appearance, and overall well-being
- Facilitate individual and group counseling sessions, workshops, psychoeducation, and recreational activities
- Conduct room and dorm inspections to assess personal hygiene, cleanliness, and activities of daily living
- Provide comprehensive case management services to an assigned caseload
- Develop initial service plans and complete service plan reviews as required
- Connect clients with appropriate medical, mental health, housing, and community-based supportive services
- Provide crisis intervention and respond appropriately to emergency situations
- Monitor medication compliance in collaboration with nursing staff
- Assist with building evacuations during fire drills and emergencies
- Maintain current CPR and First Aid certification
- Maintain accurate, complete, and timely client records in accordance with DHS, OTDA, funder, and SUS standards
Qualifications
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- HS Diploma or GED
- 1-2+ years’ experience with homeless population
- Ability to work with a culturally diverse population
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
- Bachelor’s Degree is Human Services field preferred
- Experience in residential setting, group work, tenant organization, case management, referral, and/or community outreach strongly preferred
- Bilingual Spanish speaking strongly preferred
Company Overview
S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Join a team of employees who care about the wellbeing of others. We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement. From health and wellness resources to generous PTO, professional development, and more, explore all that we offer on our Benefits Page and see how S:US invests in you.
We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information and including all other statuses protected by Federal, State and Local laws. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Leave Team at [email protected].