Case Manager

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Volunteers of America - Greater New York, Inc.

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

New York, New York

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Case Manager manages the client intake and assessment process to develop and update individual service plans. They provide supportive counseling and link clients to necessary services while documenting activities according to agency guidelines.

Qualifications

The Case Manager role requires an Associate's Degree or 60 college credits in Human Services, or a High School Diploma/GED with two years of relevant shelter experience. Candidates must possess strong verbal and written communication skills, basic computer proficiency, and fluency in Spanish for professional oral and written communication with Spanish-speaking clients.

Job Description

Volunteers of America–Greater New York (VOA–Greater New York) is a leading anti-poverty organization serving neighbors in need across New York City, Northern New Jersey, and Westchester. Through 70+ programs, we support over 35,000 adults and children each year, including individuals experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, youth aging out of foster care, veterans, seniors, and children with developmental delays.

Our staff are at the heart of this work, creating meaningful change every day. If you’re passionate about making a difference and joining a mission-driven team, we invite you to explore this opportunity.

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the following position:

Position: Case Manager

The Case Manager is a key provider of services within Volunteers of America’s Case Management Model. The Case Manager works with the client to assess their strengths and needs, plan a course of action, link the client to services, counsel the client and monitor progress. Case Manager must assure that clients receive appropriate, competent and professional information and advice, referrals and advocacy services to achieve successful outcomes.

Newton Hotel Family Shelter is an emergency family shelter located in Manhattan for families experiencing homelessness. To learn more about Volunteers of America-GNY, copy and paste this link into a browser https://www.voa-gny.org/our-services 

Location: New York, NY 10025

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Associates Degree or 60 college credits courses in Human Services field or High School Diploma or GED with 2 year of relevant shelter experience.
  • The position also requires a demonstrated ability in verbal and written communication, including basic computer skills.
  • (Bilingual) Fluency in Spanish required, with the ability to communicate professionally (both oral and written) with Spanish-speaking clients.

Case Manager Principal Responsibilities:

  1. Manage the client intake and assessment process to orient the client to the program and produce a comprehensive assessment of client service needs. 
  2. Develop with the client a mutually agreed-upon individual service plan reflecting assessment findings goals. Update the plan with the client as required.
  3. Meet regularly with the client to assist him/her in obtaining needed services/benefits to achieve their individual service plan goals. Provide supportive counseling to strengthen his/her ability to make appropriate life decisions.  
  4. Document case management activities in accordance with agency and funder guidelines and procedures. Collect service data and participate in evaluation and quality assurance activities.

We are committed to offering our employees an exceptional comprehensive benefits package that supports their health, well-being, and personal growth. Full-time employees enjoy:

  • Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
  • Prescription Coverage
  • Life Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Time Off, including a Paid Birthday Holiday

And much more!

To learn more about our staff, culture and much more, copy and paste our website link into a browser: https://www.voa-gny.org/our-staff-and-culture/

VOA-Greater New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled/Other Protected Categories.  Apply today! 

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Volunteers of America - Greater New York, Inc.

Volunteers of America-Greater New York is the largest affiliate of the national organization, with more than 80 programs and 1,300 staff in the metropolitan New York area, Westchester and Nassau Counties, and Northern New Jersey. We are one of the largest providers of supportive housing and social services in the area, and we are the founder of Operation Backpack®, which provides new, full backpacks to students experiencing homelessness in New York City. We serve tens of thousands of men, women, and children in need every year including veterans struggling to find their footing, families who are homeless or escaping domestic violence, children with developmental delays, and older adults.
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