Case Manager -

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 Homebase assists more than 3600 households with housing retention and stabilization services in the South Bronx. We achieve this by providing services to include case management, public benefits advocacy, referrals to available resources, mediation, and financial literacy workshops.

BronxWorks is seeking a highly motivated Homeless Prevention Case Manager to join our Homebase team. As a case manager, you will play a critical role in helping individuals and families at risk of homelessness stay stably housed or relocate to stable housing. Your responsibilities will include screening and assessing client needs and developing strategic interventions to stabilize clients' housing. You will be expected to engage clients, assess for program and/or subsidy eligibility, develop service plans, conduct Housing Court advocacy, document progress, complete virtual/in person unit inspections, and follow up with external parties. You will connect clients with resources like rental arrears assistance, public benefits and housing vouchers. You will manage a caseload of approximately 40-45 clients in various stages of a housing crisis. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, display an ability to multi-task, be flexible to programmatic change and adapt accordingly, be extremely organized, and be adept at working with multiple software platforms. We are looking for a desire to work with an at-risk population, strong assessment and analytical skills, and excellent verbal and written communication abilities. Our team offers a collaborative work environment, with a standard Monday-to-Friday schedule and the potential for one work-from-home day per week, offering flexibility and work-life balance. We also offer a competitive starting salary, recognizing the value of your skills and experience. If you're passionate about making a difference in the Bronx community, we encourage you to apply.

 RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Perform initial intake assessments for clients and their families, as well as periodic reassessments including developing and updating comprehensive service plans.
• Review all documentation to determine clients’ eligibility for program, and maintain both physical and digital folders.
• Assist clients in completing all BronxWorks Homebase Program intake applications and forms.
• Refer clients to appropriate services not limited to within BronxWorks.
• Follow up with clients and referral agencies to track engagement and progress.
• Conduct home visits and inspections to assess clients’ living conditions (in person and/or virtually).
• Enter client information and progress updates into designated database systems.
• Support clients in overcoming barriers to achieving their goals and in building self-advocacy skills toward self-sufficiency.
• Conduct outreach and community engagement efforts to recruit new clients.
• Recommend and implement strategies to encourage client participation throughout all processes.
• Prepare and submit applications for subsidies, transfers, benefit applications, referrals, and financial assistance as needed.
• Provide accurate data and documentation for required program reports on a weekly/monthly/quarterly and annual basis.
• Accompany client to medical and/or entitlement appointments, if requested.
• Work with landlords/management companies to assist clients in resolving their housing crisis.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.

Education & Training

• Participate in both internal and external training.
• Complete annual certifications (Mental Health, Mandated reporter)
• Maintain knowledge of client services (PA, Medical, Mental health)

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or another related field of study. 
• Bilingual language skills are preferred. 
• Strong oral and written communication, time management, and organizational skills are necessary.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and other standard business technology is required. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Ability to use a computer for prolonged periods. 
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. 
• Ability to stand, walk, or sit for long periods of time, or climb five flights of stairs, if required to conduct home visits and/or fieldwork. 
• Ability to bend and retrieve objects and/or documents. 
• Ability to travel in the boroughs of New York City and its adjacent counties via public transportation. 
• Ability to travel for a minimum of 1 mile within a reasonable amount of time and in all types of weather, including inclement weather, if required to conduct home visits and/or field work. 

BronxWorks seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. BronxWorks is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. This commitment applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and employee development, placement, promotion, demotion, upgrading, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact hrbenefits@bronxworks.org.