Bilingual Spanish Case Manager - Tandym Group : Job Details

A nonprofit organization in New York City is currently seeking a new Spanish-speaking professional to join their staff in Brooklyn as a Case Manager. About the Opportunity:

• Start Date: ASAP
• Assignment Length: Ongoing (Contract to Hire)
• Schedule: Monday to Friday
• Hours: 9am-5pm (3 days per week), 7am-3pm (one early day), 12p-8pm (one late day)
• Setting: Domestic Violence Shelter

• Engage residents in initial and ongoing treatment processes, through individual and group counseling
• Develop and maintain housing referral resources, assist residents in the process of locating and securing permanent housing
• Assist all residents in the process of referral and placement in community based resources
• Assess residents' vocational and educational needs, aptitudes and interests through interviews and testing
• Develop and maintain placement and follow-up as appropriate after assessment and counseling.
• Participate in training seminars conducted to enhance and develop clinical skills with the client population
• Attend weekly individual case supervision, group supervision, monthly case conferences, and staff meetings
• Develop with the resident, a contract of mutually agreed goals and objectives to be accomplished within an agreed upon timetable
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Social Work Supervisor

• Bachelor's Degree in a Health and/or Human Services-related field is preferred or Associates Degree with at least 2-3 years relevant experience
• Bilingual (English and Spanish)
• Training and experience in assessing the vocational and educational needs and aptitudes of clients
• Thorough familiarity and success with engaging clients experience assisting eligible clients through the process of obtaining Public Assistance, Medicaid and other benefits
• Knowledgeable and sensitive to domestic violence issues
• Computer savvy
• Microsoft Office Application proficiency
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

• 2+ year of Crisis Counseling experience
• Experience in a Residential Shelter for victims of Domestic Violence
• Experience and demonstrated skills in Group Counseling