Case Manager - 5062

BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger community. In all aspects of our work, we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and are guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences.

Across our 60+ locations, we provide programs in a variety of service areas, including workforce development, children, youth, families, seniors and homeless prevention.

BronxWorks provides permanent supportive housing with an array of social services to more than 400 formerly chronically unhoused individuals and families throughout the Bronx. We strive to break the cycle of homelessness with personalized, wraparound support, empowering individuals and families to rebuild their lives with stability, dignity, and hope.

BronxWorks is seeking a Case Manager to join a diverse and enthusiastic team at Cooper Gardens, a multi-building supportive housing program located in the Bronx, NY (walking distance from Arthur Avenue.) Cooper Gardens provides services and permanent housing to 95 formerly homeless households, consisting of both single individuals and families with children. Work schedule is Mon-Fri from 9am-5pm and staff are required to work one Saturday per month from 8am-4pm. All interested applicants must complete the application on our agency website at www.bronxworks.org [http://www.bronxworks.org].

Responsibilities

• Maintaining a caseload of 12-18 households (individuals and families) with chronic homelessness history
• Monitor and document client progress towards service plan goals
• Conduct regular case conferences with clients and service providers as needed
• Outreach clients, and conduct monthly home visits, and field work, with clients when needed
• Assist with managing and directing all walk-in clients
• Maintain familiarity with agency and city resources available to clients
• Document progress notes for all encounters and services provided to clients
• Participate in regular meetings, trainings and weekly supervision with supervisor and other support staff
• Completing ongoing Service Plans, Apartment Inspections, and Assessments for caseload
• Coordinate and connect clients to variety of medical, mental health and behavioral health physicians and services