Case Manager I, Case Management Enhancement at Van Dyke Cornerstone

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 almost 80000 individuals and families including almost 13000 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 are living in poverty reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today.

Program Overview

The Cornerstone Case Management Expansion will include additional services to Cornerstone Community Centers. This expansion consists of a case-management approach which incorporates a Social Worker a Navigator and the development of Peer Support Leaders into assigned Cornerstone Community Centers. The Social Worker and Navigator will create connections to other City agencies and providers and act as expediters for resources such as health mental health employment training housing food etc. to help youth Participants (ages14-21) with issues identified in their Individual Service Plans. The Navigator will work with the Mayors Office of Criminal Justices Office of Neighborhood Safety to coordinate efforts with Cure Violence providers and Mayors Action Plan community engagement efforts to help create a network of safety and accountability for the youth Participants while connecting them to a neighborhood improvement strategy that empowers them to be a part of positive change.

Position: Case Manager I

Reports To: Program Director

Location: 392 Blake Ave Brooklyn NY 11212

What The Case Manager I Does:

The Navigator will play a crucial role in supporting the holistic development and well-being of high-risk youth aged 14-21 participating in the Cornerstone Community Center Program. The Navigator will work closely with the Social Worker outreach workers and other staff to implement Individual Service Plans (ISPs) provide continuous support and connect participants to essential resources and services.

• Work with the Social Worker on the implementation of ISPs
• Provide outreach and continuous support to participants.
• Collaborate with local Cure Violence providers and other neighborhood resources to create a comprehensive support network for participants and the program.
• Identify high-risk participants in the community and conduct initial outreach to engage those not currently part of the program.
• Maintain trust with identified participants and facilitate their connection with the Social Worker and Cornerstone activities.
• Ensure meaningful connections with the community and local resources to support the program and neighborhood.
• Meet with participants families to understand their needs and provide necessary support and resources.
• Act as a liaison between community and agency resources to enhance services for participants.
• Identify organize and coordinate the activities of Peer Support Leaders.
• Coordinate group development incentives and activities including meals recreation trips cultural events and other opportunities for connection and growth.

• Worked collaboratively with the Social Worker and under the direct supervision of the Van Dyke Cornerstone Director.
• Assist in the collection of enrollment forms documentation and tracking of participant data to ensure compliance with program requirements.
• Monitor clients progress toward their goals (dates achieved) via regularly scheduled telephone contact and/or face-to-face office visits and document via progress notes.
• Recommend closing of cases in which clients 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 area).
• Provide all required information for weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual reports.
• As needed conduct client periodic re-assessments.
• As needed schedule appointments for client with referral organizations.
• As needed escort clients safely to and from school
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education/Experience Required:

• Bachelors degree (B. A. or B. S.) and one year of applicable experience or
• Associates degree (A.S) and two years of applicable experience or
• High School Diploma or HSE and three years of applicable experience

• Relevant experience as described above preferably in a mid-sized (250 employees) organization.

• Good written & verbal communication.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong knowledge of the Canarsie community.

Preferred Requirements:

• Equally at home conversing with gang members community activists law enforcement personnel and public officials.
• Familiarity with the Canarsie community challenges of teens and young adults there; strongly preferred.
• Understanding of sensitivity and commitment to working with families of youth that have experienced gun related trauma.

Pre and Post Employment Requirements:

• Subject to a criminal background check and random drug testing.
• No pending criminal cases or prior convictions for sexual assault child abuse or domestic violence or history thereof.

Compensation: $45000 to 50000 annually
When salary ranges are listed the range would represent the low and high end for the applicable position & program. The salary offered would be based on various factors unique to each program and includes but is not limited to experience education budget and/or program size internal equity skills and other factors that may be required for the position and organization.

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.