Case Manager - Wellness Together (60117)

Job DetailsJob Location: 189 Allen Street - New York, NY 10002Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $54,527.00 - $54,527.00 Salary/yearUniversity Settlement partners with 40,000 New Yorkers on the Lower East Side and in Brooklyn every year to build on their strengths as they achieve healthy, stable, and remarkable lives. For 135 years, we’ve collaborated with our communities to pioneer highly effective programs that fight poverty and systemic inequality. Established in 1886 as the first Settlement House in the United States, we bring the values of that movement into the 21st century by meeting New Yorkers where they live, listening to their perspectives, recognizing their excellence, understanding them as complete individuals, and creating space for them to organize. Joining together with our neighbors to advocate for justice and equality, we help build community strength.  

 

Established older adults program provides comprehensive services to the diverse population of the Lower East Side.  These services incorporate the Department for the Aging Health and Wellness model into the daily activities.  Services include congregate and homebound meals, case assistance, social and recreational activities. Ongoing training and professional supervision provided. 

 

Responsibilities: 



Perform intake on-going assessment, provide services they need to ensure good health and wellness  


Provide outreach, information, case assistance, entitlement evaluation, referrals and advocacy  


Document services provided to clients in writing and keep client files up to date; provide regular statistical reporting on outcomes. 


Coordinate with Longevity through Education Art Recreation and Nutrition ( LEARN) staff for quality control and integration of services 


Assist in designing documents or forms for record-keeping and outreach purposes; assist in program planning and evaluation 


Assist with program activities  


Complete data entry into appropriate database systems and CRM platforms timely  


Attend meetings and professional development trainings 


Keep up to date on all information and resources pertaining to older adults 


Collaborate with program staff and supervisors  


Other duties as assigned by Program Director 



 

Qualifications:



Bachelor's degree in social work, Human Services, or related field required 


At least one years of experience working with adult population 


Strong interpersonal skills including tact, diplomacy, patience, and professionalism 


Working knowledge of social theories and practices 


 Social perceptiveness and empathy 


Ability to build and maintain professional helping relationships 


Ability to relate and communicate with diverse population and groups 


Resilience along with ability to assess situations 


Excellent skills in Microsoft Office 


Must have strong attention to detail and able to work independently 


Must demonstrate strong commitment to working in a multi-cultural environment 


Demonstrated ability to engage hard to reach populations 


Excellent verbal and written skills required  


Extensive knowledge of NYC benefits programs and advocacy skills required 


Bilingual language skills required, must be fluent in written and spoken language requirements will change based on needs.   


Will be required to obtain CPR/AED certification upon hire 



 

Work Schedule: Full time, Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm, 35 hours per week 

 

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community.  We support a broadly diverse team who will contribute to our organization.   We are an equal employment opportunity for all regardless of race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran or reservist status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.