Case Manager- Bilingual Preferred

job description
Using DHS's CARES database monitors residents' services, assesses, and provides statistical reports on a weekly and monthly basis as required by DHS, NYSDSS, and the assessment shelter program.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Initiates face-to-face interview with the residents upon admission to the facility, and complete all intake forms as required by DHS, NYSDSS, and the assessment program.

Ability to summarize, evaluate and analyze data and information from case-work ups and other documentation as required

Ability to provide an initial situation and diagnostic impression regarding clients' needs for each client on caseload.

Maintain a caseload of 25-30 clients

Develop a weekly service plan, and complete progress notes for each case session.

Assist residents who have been improperly referred for relocation.

Assist housing counselor with pertinent demographic data to facilitate residents to move to independent living

Update CARES to reflect the accuracy of client history

Attend weekly Social service meetings and/or mandatory staff meetings.

Effect on End Results:

To enable clients to function more independently in the community

To encourage and promote more permanent living arrangements for clients

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in social work with experience in a program serving the homeless or a similar program

High School Diploma or equivalent with FOUR (4) years experience in a residential program serving the homeless or similar population

DHS CARES experience

Bilingual a Plus

Must be available to complete one-week New staff orientation and training upon job Offer.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Salary: $38,000.00 - $41,000.00 per year