Case Manager- Sumner Housing - Brooklyn, United States - Selfhelp Community Services, Inc.

Description

Position Summary:

To provide Selfhelp Active Services for Aging Model (SHASAM) services and supports appropriate for different stages in the aging process, made available to residents, if and when chosen and requested, throughout their tenancy in Selfhelp Housing.

Meet client needs for supporting housing stability and reducing social isolation through an array of case management services.


Principal Responsibilities:
Conduct intakes and screen clients with presenting problems, if required.

Provide accurate and appropriate information on benefits, entitlements, programs, and case assistance and assist in accessing services, including referral, counseling clients and advocating and intervening with other agencies on behalf of clients.

Apply and recertify clients for entitlements and benefits.
Arrange for the provision of services.
Use language that expresses respect, patience and understanding when communicating with clients, families and collates.

Fully utilize the program's data system to maintain complete and accurate case notes, monitor reassessment, client data and contacts, service delivery and financial information.

Prepare and maintain required documentation in case file.
Compile statistics, prepare reports and other documentation, and disseminate information when necessaryActively participate in supervision and staff meetings.
Exchange information in a timely manner.
Complete work assignments thoroughly, accurately and within organizational time frames.
Assess clients' social, emotional and environmental status in their home, hospital or institutional setting.
Develop, implement and follow up on a care plan for clients.
Provide continuing contact with clients.
Provide supportive counseling.
Supervise social work students, as needed.
Arrange for translation services, as needed, for clients.
Perform other duties as needed or requested.

Supports organization's mission by striving for excellence in all aspects of their job with a focus on positive interpersonal relationship with co-workers.

Adheres to the organization's policy in regards to absenteeism and appearanceSalary Range :
$40,000 - $45,000 per year commensurate with experience

Job Competencies & Minimum Qualifications:
BA requiredOne year related experience and/or trainingWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other technologyExcellent communication and listening skillsExcellent customer service skills with a focus on treating clients with respect and dignityAble to multi-task and work independently with a great attention to detailBilingual Spanish or Chinese a plusWorking Conditions/

Physical Demand:
Business office environment with phone and computer use.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

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