Case Worker
Job Location:
Brooklyn, NY - USA
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Job Summary
FLSA: Non-Exempt/Overtime Eligible
Benefits: Eligible
Hours Per Week: 40/Full-time
Met Council is Americas largest Jewish charity dedicated to serving the needy. We fight poverty through comprehensive social services and by treating each client with compassion integrity and respect. Our programs are staffed by experts who help over 350000 clients each year and advocate on behalf of all needy New Yorkers. Our services include 100% affordable housing at 21 locations family violence program Holocaust survivor assistance geriatric social work crisis intervention and the largest free kosher food distribution program in the world. Our network of 120 food pantries affordable housing sites and JCCs provide services directly in neighborhoods across New York City.
Position Summary:
The Caseworker ensures that tenants receive the appropriate level of support resources and social services necessary to maintain independent living and overall well-being. The Caseworker conducts tenant interviews assesses individual needs and connects residents with appropriate community resources and service providers. The caseworker candidate is responsible for helping tenants navigate maintaining a safe and sanitary living environment while promoting stability and self-sufficiency. The Caseworker also ensures compliance with all applicable city state and supportive housing program regulations policies and guidelines.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Complete intake assessments for all new tenants and ensure all required documentation is accurately completed.
- Assess and evaluate tenant needs in accordance with Housing Resources Administration (HRA) requirements and program guidelines.
- Provide information referrals and linkages to appropriate community resources and self-help agencies including detoxification facilities substance abuse treatment programs relapse prevention and recovery services medical providers Social Security offices and HRA services.
- Facilitate weekly workshops and group activities designed to promote tenant independence self-sufficiency personal growth and self-esteem.
- Advocate on behalf of tenants and provide crisis intervention services as needed to address immediate concerns and support stability.
- Complete all required monthly and quarterly progress notes case documentation and program reports in a timely and accurate manner.
- Participate in individual tenant meetings conferences interdisciplinary team meetings and formal supervisory sessions as required.
- Encourage tenant engagement and community integration by linking residents to recreational social educational and wellness activities walks community events and other resources that promote quality of life.
Competencies:
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to effectively communication with people at all levels and from various backgrounds
- Documenting/Recording Information
- Organizing/Planning and prioritizing work
- Versatility flexibility and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
Skill and Education Required:
- Associate are BS degree preferred
- Minimum 2 years experience in providing services to former alcoholics and drug addicts
- Must have knowledge of Supportive Housing
Physical Demands:
- Required Constantly: Walking sitting grasping bending stooping squatting computer input finger dexterity and coordination of hand eye and foot.
- Required Frequently: Standing and climbing stairs; carrying laptop & files (approx. 8-10 lbs)
- Required Occasionally: Reaching above the shoulder and lifting 5-25 pounds pushing and pulling
Compensation: $24-$26 per hour
Benefits: Major medical dental vision and life insurance; pre-tax commuter benefits; FSA; 403(b) with employer contribution; plus generous vacation sick leave and holidays.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
In 1972, two major academic studies on the growing number of impoverished Jews in New York City were released. They estimated that the number stood at approximately 300,000 people. Today, the number of poor and near-poor in the Jewish community has swelled to over 500,000. These stat ... View more
