Case Manager Consultant
The New York City Housing Authority’s Resident Services, Partnerships & Initiatives Department is seeking a candidate for a Case Manager Consultant — preferably bilingual to work with Family Partnerships Department in Bronx, NY, for the City Fiscal Year 2024 (CFY25). The Case Manager will be responsible for providing a wide range of service coordination, outreach, and supportive services to NYCHA’s elderly and disabled residents on a weekly basis from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. or 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., for a maximum of 35 hours each week. The Case Manager will work with residents both in their homes and in the office/development.
Responsibilities of the Case Manager position include, but are not limited to the following:
- Conducting home visits and health checks with elderly and disabled residents
- Counseling elderly and disabled residents who seek assistance.
- Linking elderly residents who are frail or at risk to supportive services, i.e., APS, JASA, entitlements, etc.
- Reporting cases of suspected elder abuse.
- Managing the Floor Captain/Buddy system program to monitor residents’ wellbeing.
- Monitoring the health and well-being of residents during heat, snow, and other emergencies
- Maintaining accurate case records and reports.
- Identifying and informing supervisor of new partnership opportunities.
- Attending supervisory meetings, staff meetings, trainings and community meetings as requested by Supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications and Preferred Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, sociology, or psychology with 1 yr. working experience in Community work or,
- High School Graduate with 3 years’ experience in community work or senior center activities.
- Spanish bilingual ability is preferred.
This is a grant funded position until June 30th, 2024, with the possibility of renewal for FY25.
Salary: $30.00 per hour
Anticipated start date: ASAP
NYCHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Interested candidates should e-mail their resumes to: nychafamilypartnerships@nycha.nyc.gov