Employment Type : Full-Time
CASE MANAGERThe Park House and Webster Ave residences are new supportive housing sites in the Tremont section of the Bronx for low-income and formerly homeless families and individuals. Both buildings are new construction, developed on the same plot of land, and connected by an outdoor courtyard area. CUCS staff provide social services at both sites. The Webster houses 170 tenants and Park House houses 20 special needs tenants. Park House and Webster both opened in 2018. Responsibilities: The Case Manager provides a range of clinical services to tenants to help them live full and satisfying lives in the community; helping their team and program to function well and meet their contractual obligations to various funding agencies. Services that the Case Manager will be expected to provide includes case management and clinical services, engagement, outreach, psycho-education, coordination of care, ongoing individual counseling, advocacy, medication assistance, as well as complete documentation of these services. The case manager will participate and contribute to a program culture that is client-centered, outcome-oriented, and dedicated to continuous quality improvement. The Park House and Webster Ave residences are new supportive housing sites in the Tremont section of the Bronx for low-income and formerly homeless families and individuals. Both buildings are new construction, developed on the same plot of land, and connected by an outdoor courtyard area. CUCS staff provide social services at both sites. The Webster houses 170 tenants and Park House houses 20 special needs tenants. Park House and Webster both opened in 2018. Responsibilities: The Case Manager provides a range of clinical services to tenants to help them live full and satisfying lives in the community; helping their team and program to function well and meet their contractual obligations to various funding agencies. Services that the Case Manager will be expected to provide includes case management and clinical services, engagement, outreach, psycho-education, coordination of care, ongoing individual counseling, advocacy, medication assistance, as well as complete documentation of these services. The case manager will participate and contribute to a program culture that is client-centered, outcome-oriented, and dedicated to continuous quality improvement. Requirements: · Case Manager 1 requires a HS Diploma and 2 years relevant experience · Case Manager 2 requires a Bachelor’s Degree or HS Diploma and 4 years relevant experience. · Case Manager 3 requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years relevant experience or BSW and 1 year relevant experience or HS Diploma and 6 years relevant experience. · Good verbal and written communication skills · Strong writing skills and computer literacy required · Bilingual Spanish / English strongly preferred Note: for every 30 college credits earned, 1 year of experience may be reduced from the requirement for applicants with HS diplomas. We encourage all eligible employees to apply. All applicants will be notified upon receipt of their cover letter and resume. Qualified candidates will be contacted regarding the scheduling of an interview.
The Center for Urban Community Services (CUCS), a national leader in the development of effective housing and service initiatives invites applications for the following position at Park House/The Webster, a new supportive housing residence.CASE MANAGER