Case Manager

Position: Case Manager

The Case Manager works with the client to assess their strengths and needs, plan a course of action, link the client to services, counsel the client and monitor progress. S/he must assure that clients receive appropriate, competent and professional information and advice, referrals and advocacy services to achieve successful outcomes. May include supervision of direct care staff.

Cromwell Avenue Safe Haven is a facility that provides temporary housing, nutritious meals, clean clothing, counseling groups and case management services to formerly homeless men. To learn more about the program, copy and paste this link into a browser https://www.voa-gny.org/housing

Location: Bronx, NY 10452

Minimum Qualifications:

Associates Degree or 60 college credits courses in Human Services field or High School Diploma or GED with 1 year of relevant shelter experience.
The position also requires a demonstrated ability in verbal and written communication, including basic computer skills.

Case Manager Principal Responsibilities:

Manage the client intake and assessment process to orient the client to the program and produce a comprehensive assessment of client service needs.
Develop with the client a mutually agreed-upon individual service plan reflecting assessment findings goals. Update the plan with the client as required.
Meet regularly with the client to assist him/her in obtaining needed services/benefits to achieve their individual service plan goals. Provide supportive counseling to strengthen his/her ability to make appropriate life decisions.
Document case management activities in accordance with agency and funder guidelines and procedures. Collect service data and participate in evaluation and quality assurance activities.