About this role
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For over 125 years, Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens has been providing quality social services to the neighborhoods of Brooklyn and Queens and currently offers 160-plus programs and services for children, youth, adults, seniors, and those struggling with mental illness.
Older Adult Centers promote an active life for seniors. The centers aim to assist them to preserve their independence and health by offering various range of activities and services such as serving breakfast, lunch, health screenings, social services, educational workshops, class exercises, discussion groups, games, art classes, lectures, workshops, organized outings, and special events.
STATEMENT OF THE JOB
Under the direction of the Program Manager, the Case Manager II determines the client needs for assistance, arranges for services, provides information and referral and assists the Program Manager to plan and coordinate education/recreational activities for the Program.
- Assess needs and provide information, referral, and case assistance to seniors.
- Develop an appropriate care plan and follow through to disposition.
- Maintain records, case files, and statistics regarding client files and activities according to DFTA and agency regulations.
- Lead a group discussion at least biweekly.
- Provide monthly benefits information workshops for seniors.
- Coordinate special events and activities as assigned by the Program Manager.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in human-related services from an accredited college or university.
- Knowledge of entitlement for older adults preferred.
- Proficient in computer software applications, Excel, and Microsoft Office.
- Bilingual preferred.
- Able to travel to client’s homes, meetings, conferences, and other locations for training.
- Ability to lift to 10lbs.
BENEFITS:
- We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including:
- Generous time off (Vacation/ Personal Days/ Sick Days/ Paid Holidays annually)
- Medical,
- Dental
- Vision
- Retirement Savings with Agency Match
- Transit
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life insurance
- Public Loan Forgiveness Qualified Employer
- Training Series and other additional voluntary benefits.
For more information on our organization, please visit our website at:
www.ccbq.org EOE/AA.
Other facts
About Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens
For over 125 years, Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens has been providing quality social services to the neighborhoods of Brooklyn and Queens, and currently offers 160-plus programs and services for children, youth, adults, older adults, and those struggling with mental illness. As one of the largest faith-based developers of affordable housing in the country, Catholic Charities provides more than 4,500 units of housing for low-income older adults, families, and the formerly homeless, throughout Brooklyn and Queens. With the country reeling from an economic crisis, countless members of our community in Brooklyn and Queens have turned to Catholic Charities for assistance. In response, we increased our efforts to address issues of poverty and promote justice in the communities we serve, thereby empowering families and individuals to achieve greater self-sufficiency.
What you'll do
- The Case Manager II assesses client needs, arranges services, and assists in planning educational and recreational activities. They also maintain records and lead discussions and workshops for seniors.
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