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 80,000 individuals and families, including almost 13,000 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 living in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today.
Program Description
CAMBA GARDENS Phase
I is
a
209
unit
supportive/affordable
housing development located
In
the East
Flatbush
section
of
Brooklyn.
CAMBA
Housing Ventures
·
(CHV),
the
housing development
subsidiary of
CAMBA,
developed
these
units.
146
of
th
e
se
units are set
aside
for
formerly
homeless
Individuals and
families.
117
units are
for Population I Individuals, chronically homeless
single
adults who suffer
from
Serious and
Persistent
Mental
Illness or
who have
a
co-occurring
Mental
Illness
and Chemical Addiction (MICA)
.
15
units
are
for
Population
Iii
individuals,
chronically homeless single
adults who
have
a
substance
abuse
disorder that
is
the
barrier
to independent
living
and
who
also
have
a
disabling
clinical
condition.
14
units
are
for
Popu
l
ation
V
chronically homeless
families,
In
which
the
head
of
household
suffers from
a
substance abuse
disorder,
a
disabling
medical condition
or
HIV/AIDS.
CAMBA
provides on-site
case
management and
supportive
services
in
addition
to
24/7 security.
Position: Case Manager
Reports To: Program Manager
Location: 690-738 Albany Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203
What The Case Manager Does:
The
person filling
this
position is
expected,
under general supervision,
to:
(1) aid
individuals and/or families requiring social service assistance; (2) Interview and evaluate tenants and formulate independent living plans; and (3) locate and provide access io appropriate community resources for tenants; including the following:
Maintain professional
relationships
with clients and
client
s
confidentially.
Practice
Universal Precautions/Standard Protocol &
Procedures.
Comply with any and all Federal, State, City and CAMBA security and privacy policies Intended to protect the security and privacy of
individually
identifiable health information.
Review all documentation establishing
tenants'
eligibility for program and make file
copies.
Create
and maintain tenant
files.
Conduct initial intake and assessment of tenants and tenants' families' needs and periodic re-
assessments.
In collaboration with tenants, prepare initial and periodic
revisions of independent living plans including short-term and long-term tenant goals.
Assist tenants in attaining their goals by identifying arid locating community resources for tenants and by making referrals
to
appropriate
services
both
within
and outside
CAMBA
Work with tenants to break through barriers to tenant goals and to assist tenants in advocating for themselves and in moving toward self-sufficiency.
Recommend and implement strategies to persuade tenants to participate more fully in this
process.
Monitor tenants' progress toward their goals via regularly scheduled telephone contact and/or face-to-face visits, and document via progress notes
.
Participate in case
conferences.
Follow-up with tenants and with referral organizations
regarding
tenant contact and progress with referral
organization
.
Provide all required Information for weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual
reports.
May recommend closing of cases in which tenants 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
building)
,
May act as tenant liaison/tenant advocate with outside organizations regarding such matters as education, healthcare, housing, legal Issues, etc.
May schedule
appointments
for tenant
with referral
organizations.
May escort
tenants
to appointments (educational,
medical,
social service,
etc.)
May assist tenants in completing applications
for'
benefits and entitlements
,
and may process applications on tenants'
behalf.
May follow-up with tenants for a period of time after successful completion of their primary goals to assure
tenant
stability.
May evaluate actual living conditions of
tenants through home visits.
May prepare
marketing
materials
for
the
program.
May prescreen tenants
over the telephone for eligibility and may schedule Intake
appointments.
May Input tenant data and tenant progress information into automated
database
.
Tasks may be modified, expanded and/or assigned over time.
Experience working with the Seriously and Persistently Mentally Ill (SPMI) population, and/or equivalent experience.
Pre and/or Post Employment Requirements:
Must be fingerprinted and obtain “Criminal History Check “(CHC) with Justice Center for the Protection of Vulnerable People with Special Needs Ability to maintain fingerprint clearance throughout the duration o employment.
As a Mandated Reporter, you must immediately report suspected incidents/cases abuse and neglect to the Vulnerable Persons Central Register (VPCR) Hotline at 1-855-373-2122 and complete a CAMBA Incident Report
Flexible hours may be needed occasionally to provide shift coverage until 8 pm.
Compensation
: $40,000- $45,350 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 candidate. This 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.