Case Manager - Queens, United States - African American Planning Commission Inc

African American Planning Commission Inc

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Queens, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Case Manager - DHS City Sanctuary Site
The
African American Planning Commission Inc.

(AAPCI) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1996, committed to reducing homelessness and addressing the related issues of domestic violence, HIV/AIDS, mental illness, substance abuse, shortage of affordable housing, and unemployment in the communities in which we live and serve.

To be successful in this, we are building a team of professionals to service individuals and families with complex and chronic care needs to ensure they receive the right care, in the right setting and at the right time.

Join us if you are passionate about making the world a better place by making a difference and impact on the lives of those less fortunate, helping your local communities, and building skills and experience that can last a lifetime.

We're completely committed to building and maintaining a great organizational culture that involves active employees - people looking to give back to the community, wanting to inspire creativity in others and motivating and empowering one another.

Reporting Relationships:

Case Manager report to the Director of Social Services***
What you will do:Under the general supervision of the Director of Social Services, Case Managers are expected to perform the following principal duties and responsibilities.

Conduct initial intake including but not limited to social service assessments, psychosocial, independent living plans, and referrals of incoming clients who are referred from the shelter system
Conduct updates to psychosocial assessments and other evaluations as a basis for developing appropriate referrals, changes in treatment planning, and other interventions.
Identify benefits and entitlement and connect clients to mental health, medical treatment & substance use treatment facilities where applicable
Obtain identification, public benefits and other applicable income sources for clients
Meet biweekly with clients to complete Individual Living Plan to assess ongoing needs, encourage harm reduction, and make referrals for services
Document all efforts in providing services, interactions, followup regarding resident involvement
Manage and track employment placements of shelter residents
Maintain uptodate confidential client case records for assigned caseload
Serve as a liaison to appropriate support service agencies and programs e.g., Health facilities; Income Maintenance Center, Board of Education, etc.)
Complete all required trainings in a timely manner
Teach residents how to advocate for themselves when seeking employment in the community
Assist clients in attaining their employmentrelated goals by identifying and referring clients to appropriate services
Assist the Program Director and Director of Social Services to ensure performance objectives, including placements goals for the number of residents rehoused, are met
Work with all DHS, HRA, government bodies and other resources to advocate for and ensure client housing needs are being addressed in a timely manner
Participate all mandated meetings including social services, team meetings and agencywide meetings
Complete all required agency and funder trainings in a timely manner
Perform other related duties as assigned

About you:

Degree Requirement:
Bachelor's degree relevant to Human Services and at least one (1) year of proven experience in a Human Services-related field or,

An Associate Degree with at least 23 years of proven experience in a Human Servicerelated field
Bilingual preferred
Familiarity with CARES preferred

Other Qualifications:

Must possess sensitivity, tact, and resourcefulness.
An eagerness to assist clients in a nonjudgmental, empathetic and compassionate manner.
Must demonstrate responsiveness to cultural differences and a commitment to the value of cultural competency.
Ability to develop and maintain appropriate boundaries.
Excellent organizational, time management and writing skills.
Experience working with DHS and other service providers, Preferred.
Experience providing case management services to families with children referred from DHS.

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary range and benefits information for this position are being included in accordance with requirements of New York State and City pay transparency laws.

Please note that salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to location of the Role, Individuals Competencies, Education/professional Certifications, Qualifications/experience, Performance in the role.

Compensation
The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $50,000 to $55,000

Benefits
AAPCI provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):