Case Manager Scattered Site.. HASA Funded

Praxis Housing Initiatives, Inc. , 130 West 29th Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10001

JOB DESCRIPTION

Praxis operates several community-based Scatter Site Housing Programs in Brooklyn & Bronx. Program administration offices are located in both boroughs. The primary referral source for these programs is HIV/AIDS Services Administration (HASA).

Case management and housing maintenance services are provided. The Case Manager is expected to aid individuals and/or families requiring social service assistance; interview and evaluate applicant for services, develop service plans and goals, and aid clients to implement service plans; locate and connect clients to community resources for clients; evaluate actual living conditions of clients through home visits.

Notice: Job Descriptions may change at any time. Described jobs may be altered, restructured or deleted at the discretion of management. All employment at Praxis, unless otherwise noted, is “at will.”

 

Title:Case Manager Scattered Site.. HASA Funded
Supervisor:Program Director
Category:Non-Exempt
Job:
  • Maintain professional relationships with clients and client confidentiality.
  • Conduct monthly home visits.
  • Review all documentation establishing client’s eligibility for program and make file copies.
  • Create and maintain client files.
  • Conduct initial intake or assessment of clients and client’s families and/or periodic reassessments.
  • Follow-up with clients and with referral organizations regarding client contact and progress with referral organization.
  • Work with clients to break through barriers to client goals and to assist clients in advocating for themselves and in moving toward self-sufficiency.
  • Recommend and implement strategies to persuade clients to participate more fully in this process.
  • Monitor clients’ progress toward their goals via regularly scheduled telephone and/or face to face home and office visits, and documentation via progress notes.
  • Provide all required information for weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual reports.
Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and two years of applicable experience and/or equivalent experience.

 

Experience:

 

  • Knowledge about understanding of, and ability to work closely with persons with HIV/Aids and related issues. Familiarity with AWARDS.

· Fluency in Spanish a plus.

Job Type:

Full-time

Salary:$40,000 per year
Benefits
  • Health Insurance, Dental and Vision
  • 10 Paid Holidays
  • Vacation time
  • Sick Time
  • 403B retirement plan
  • Transit check program