Case Manager (2692) 1130 Grand Concourse

BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger community. In all aspects of our work, we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and is guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences. 

The BronxWorks Family Enrichment Program, a Family Support (Solutions Based Casework) child abuse preventive program in the South Bronx, has an opening for a Case Planner to provide counseling and case management services to maintain family integrity and to prevent foster care placement. Virtual and in-person home and visits, child safety and needs assessments, counseling and referral to resources. Excellent training and supervision. Bachelor degree required, excellent verbal and writing skills required.  

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Provide direct services to clients, including intake, engagement, assessment, service plan development, referral, advocacy, counseling, exit summaries and follow-up. 
• Manage a case load for a diverse client population. 
• Monitor and document client progress toward service plan goals. 
• Document all interactions with, or on behalf of, clients. 
• Maintain familiarity with program resources available on and off-site. 
• Provide group counseling as assigned by the program director. 
• Coordinate client services with other social service, mental health, medical, employment, educational, child care and other providers. 
• Conduct regular case conferences with clients and service providers as required. 
• Complete program reports on a monthly basis, or more frequently as required. 
• Report to, and meet with, supervisor on a monthly basis. 
• Conduct home visits and other field work, as required. 
• Perform additional duties as assigned. 

 QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or another related field of study. 
• One-year of case management or relevant work experience preferred. 
• Engaging personality and detailed orientated skills are essential. 
• Strong oral and written communication, time management and organizational skills are necessary. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and other standard business technology is required.