Case Manager, Castleton (Staten Island)

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 support they need to thrive. We take a comprehensive approach by offering more than 160 integrated programs in: Education & Youth Development Family Support Job Training & Employment Support Services Health Housing and Legal Services. We reach more than 65000 individuals and families each year at our 90 locations including 10000 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 are in living in poverty reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today.

The HomeBase Programprovides case management and essential services to at-risk individuals and families in Brooklyn and Staten Island to prevent homelessness. Individuals and families receive services that help them overcome problems with public benefits housing education health care and other issues that could impede their ability to maintain stable households. Positions with CAMBAs HomeBase program are classified as essential under the direction of the Governor of New York State.

Position: Case Manager

Reports To: Case Management Supervisor

Location: 209 Bay St Staten Island NY 10301

What the Case Manager Does:

• Interview and evaluate prospective clients for services using risk assessment tools determine eligibility for services and conduct new client intake
• Collaborate with clients on the development of service plans that align with each clients short and long-term goals
• Connect clients to available resources that reduce likelihood of homelessness including public benefits employment services and legal services
• Ensure housing meets habitability standards and mediate between clients and landlords
• Prepare and submit applications for benefits and entitlements as well as short-term financial assistance to resolve urgent housing matters
• Frequently follow-up and document client progress while maintaining comprehensive and up-to-date paper and electronic case files in audit-ready condition

Minimum Education/Experience Required:

• Bachelors degree and/or equivalent experience

Other Requirements:

• Knowledge of and experience with New York City housing and public assistance systems preferred

Compensation:$50129 annually
When salary ranges are listed therangewouldrepresentthe low and high end for the applicable position & program. The salary offeredwouldbe based onvarious factorsunique to each program and includes but is not limited to experience education budget and/or program size internal equityskillsand other factors that may berequiredfor 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 paidholidays.

CAMBA and CAMBA Housing Ventures are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity value a diverse & inclusive workforce and do not discriminate based upon race religion color national origin gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) or other applicable legally protected characteristics.