Case Manager

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. S/he must assure that clients receive appropriate, competent and professional information and advice, referrals and advocacy services to achieve successful outcomes. May include supervision of direct care staff.

The Washington Avenue Apartments provides supportive housing to homeless, single adults diagnosed with a serious and persistent mental illness (SPMI) or diagnosed as mentally ill and chemically addicted (MICA). Additional units of supportive housing are dedicated to chronically homeless families, or families at risk of becoming homeless, in which the head of household suffers from a substance use disorder, a disabling medical condition, or HIV/AIDS. To learn more about the program, copy and paste this link into a browser https://www.voa-gny.org/permanent-supportive-housing

Location: Bronx, NY 10456

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's degree or 60 college credits courses in the Human Services field or High School Diploma or GED with 2 years of relevant shelter experience.
• The position also requires a demonstrated ability in verbal and written communication, including basic computer skills.

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!