Case Manager - Jennifer Elcock - Tandym Group : Job Details

A nonprofit organization in New York City is currently seeking a new team member to join their staff in Harlem as a Case Manager. About the Opportunity:

• Start Date: ASAP
• Assignment Length: Ongoing (potential contract to hire)
• Schedule: Monday to Friday
• Hours: 9am-5pm + (one late day- flex) 11am-7pm
• 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 with at least 1+ years of experience is required
• 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)

• BA Degree with 1+ year of case management experience
• Bilingual Spanish candidate is preferred
• Experience in a Residential Shelter for victims of Domestic Violence
• Experience and demonstrated skills in Group Counseling
• Experience working with underserved population