Who We Are: CAMBA is a community of staff, volunteers, clients, donors, neighbors and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City, where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports they need to thrive. We take a comprehensive approach by offering more than 180 integrated programs in: Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services. We reach more than 72,000 individuals and families each year at our 100 locations, including 10,000 youth. CAMBA serves a diverse cross section of New Yorkers from new mothers in Brownsville to job seekers in the Rockaways. More than half of our clients are immigrants and refugees from around the globe. Over 85% of our families live in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today.
Vincent Cyrus Plaza (VCP) is a supportive housing program dedicated to serving chronically homeless single adults, aged 18 and over, who are diagnosed with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). The program consists of 43 HASA-funded units, which provide a safe and stable living environment for individuals in need. Each of the 43 clients is housed in a fully furnished studio apartment, equipped with essential amenities. Upon move-in, residents are provided with an air conditioning unit and microwave oven to ensure comfort. Additionally, residents are offered breakfast and dinner meals 7 days a week, ensuring that they have access to nutritious food daily. Vincent Cyrus Plaza is committed to promoting the well-being and stability of its residents through these essential services.

Vincent Cyrus Plaza 57 Affordable supportive housing located in the East Harlem section of New York City. The units are studio apartments set aside for formally homeless and people living with HIV/AIDS.

Position: Case Manager
Reports To: Program Manager
Location: 57 East 128th Street, New York, N.Y 10035

What The Case Manager Does:

• Review all documentation establishing tenants' eligibility for the program and make file copies.
• Assist tenants in completing all CAMBA intake applications and forms.
• Create and maintain tenant files.
• Conduct initial intake or assessment of tenants and tenants' families and/or periodic reassessments.
• Follow-up with tenants and referral organizations regarding tenant contact and progress with referral organization.
• Work with tenants to break through barriers to goals and assist them in advocating for themselves and moving toward self-sufficiency.
• Recommend and implement strategies to persuade tenants to participate more fully in this process.
• Monitor tenants' progress toward their goals via regularly scheduled telephone contact and/or face-to-face visits and document via progress notes.
• Provide all required information for weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual reports.
• Participate in case conferences.
• May recommend the closing of cases in which tenants have: (a) achieved primary goals and have maintained stability for months; or (b) have not demonstrated a willingness to participate in the process (lost-to-service); or (c) have become ineligible for services (e.g. moved out of area).
• May act as tenant liaison/tenant advocate with outside organizations regarding education, healthcare, housing, legal issues, etc.
• Conduct group sessions and/or workshops to assist tenants with independent living skills.
• May prepare marketing materials for the program.
• May plan, coordinate, and facilitate social/peer support events, including group facilitation for tenants.
• May input tenant data and tenant progress information into the automated database.
• May reach out and market the program to the community to recruit tenants.
• May prescreen tenants over the telephone for eligibility and may schedule intake appointments.
• May escort tenants to appointments (educational, medical, social service, etc.)
• May assist tenants in completing applications for benefits and entitlements and may process applications on tenants' behalf.
• May follow up with tenants for a period of time after the successful completion of their primary goals to ensure tenant stability.

• Bachelor's degree (e. g., B.A., B.S.W.) and two years of applicable experience.

• Experience working with persons with HIV, mental illness, and or substance abuse histories
• As a Mandated Reporter, you must immediately report suspected incidents/cases of abuse and neglect to the Vulnerable Persons Central Register (VPCR) Hotline at 1-855-373-2122 and complete a CAMBA Incident Report

Compensation: $45,000 annually
When salary ranges are listed, the range would represent the low and high end for the applicable position & program. The salary offered would be based on various factors unique to each program and candidate. This includes but is not limited to experience, education, budget and/or program size, internal equity, skills and other factors that may be required for the position and organization.

Status: Full-time (35 hours per week)
Benefits: CAMBA offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time), and paid holidays.
CAMBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace. People of color, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are encouraged to apply. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, marital or veteran status, pregnancy status or sexual orientation.