Description
The Center for Urban Community Services, (CUCS), is an acclaimed human services organization and one of the nation's largest providers of housing and social services. CUCS is a leader in implementing new practices, sharing knowledge and assisting in shaping local, state and national strategies, so that persons who are homeless, low-income, living with mental illness, or have other special needs can live successfully in the community.
The Park House and Webster Ave residences are supportive housing sites in the Tremont section of the Bronx for low-income and formerly homeless families and individuals. Both buildings are on the same plot of land and connected by an outdoor courtyard area. CUCS staff provide social services at both sites. The Webster houses 170 single tenants and Park House houses 20 special needs single tenants. Park House and Webster both opened in 2018. Staff see clients at the office and in their homes. The services include case management, mental health services and person-centered service planning. The program has a Janian psychiatrist, Janian Primary Care Provider, and a Career Network employment specialist. All staff receive training in evidence-based practices including Motivational Interviewing, Wellness Self-Management and Cultural Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging.
The Case Manager is responsible for working with an assigned group of clients to help them obtain housing, help clients live full and satisfying lives in the community, help their team and program to function well and meet their contractual obligations including achieving contracted housing placement goals, and striving as appropriate to their role, to fulfill the CUCS programs' core purpose, core values and vision statements
Requirements
Experience and Education Required:

• CM 1: High school diploma and 2 years experience
• CM 2: Bachelors degree or HS diploma or equivalent and 4 years of relevant work experience
• CM 3: BSW and 1 year relevant experience (excluding fieldwork) or Bachelors degree and 2 years relevant experience or HS diploma and 6 years relevant experience
• CM 4: 3 years as CM 3 (internal only)
• CM 5: 3 years as CM 4 (internal only)
• For applicants without college degrees, every 30 credits can be substituted for 1 year of experience
• Demonstrated ability to provide services to a specialized population, computer literacy and good written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Must be able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team