Case Manager (Shelter Experience) - Jamaica/LIC/Bronx

Summary

The Practice of Peace Foundation is a dedicated nonprofit organization committed to empowering underserved communities by addressing systemic barriers to self-sufficiency. POP’s mission is to foster meaningful change through compassionate services, emphasizing health realization and personal growth. As a Case Manager, you will work collaboratively with Social Workers to provide comprehensive support to individuals facing challenges in housing, employment, education, and health. This role involves counseling clients, assessing their needs, and guiding them toward achieving self-sufficiency and personal development.

Key Responsibilities

• Interview clients via screening/intake procedures to obtain information about clients' problems/needs, housing, mental health/substance abuse and medical needs, employment history, educational background, and career goals, and to identify barriers to employment and self-sufficiency.
• Provide case management activities, advocacy, referrals, etc.
• Conduct consistent follow-up interviews with clients to determine if their needs have been met.
• Maintain appropriate and timely documentation, progress notes, and screening/ assessment tools.
• Responsible for case load updates, data collection and submission of activities reports and/ or programmatic evaluations (i.e.: client satisfaction surveys).
• Establish and enforce behavioral rules and procedures to maintain order among clients.
• Attend staff meetings, serve on committees as required and is culturally and linguistically competent.
• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and in-service trainings to maintain and improve professional competence .
• Attends training in Health Realization Approach Commitment to POP’s Mission and Health Realization Approach and participates in trainings.

Professional & Personal Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or related field with 2 years of direct service experience or Associate degree in human service, Business administration, or related field with 4 years of direct service experience.
• CASAC Credentialing in Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counseling (CASAC) preferred.
• Knowledgeable with special needs population.
• Knowledgeable with case work, case management methodologies.
• Ability to prioritize and successfully complete multiple tasks in a timely manner.
• Attention to detail, organized and efficient.
• Maturity, integrity and sound judgment.
• NY valid driver license.
• Case Load Requirements: Case Managers are required to carry a caseload of clients; the number of clients is dependent upon programmatic needs.

Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

• What is your preferred job location?

Language:

• Do you speak Spanish? (Required)

Location:

• Bronx, NY 10467 (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Bronx, NY 10467 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000 - $50,000