Bilingual Case Manager, Van Dyke III Supportive Housing

Company: Camba
Location: New York City
Posted on: February 15, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description 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 almost 80,000 individuals and families, including almost 13,000 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 are living in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today. Trinity Financial has developed and CAMBA will provide on-site support services at Van Dyke III, a 180 unit supportive/affordable housing development for individuals and families. Van Dyke III will be located on the campus of Van Dyke Houses, a NYCHA-owned public housing development in the Brownsville neighborhood in Brooklyn. The Van Dyke facility will provide 54 units for New York/New York III formerly homeless families under NYC 15/15. The remaining 126 units will provide housing for low-income households, including a live-in superintendent. CAMBA will have a full on-site office suite and offer case management to promote healthy living, connection to medical, mental health and substance treatment, and assisting tenants to access and maintain public benefits; computer trainings and resume workshops within the on-site computer library; financial literacy programs; access and referral services to other CAMBA programs and local organizations and service providers; community-building activities to help integrate the tenants; and additional supports as needed to help tenants succeed and remain stably housed. Position: Bilingual Case Manager Reports To: Program Manager Location: 405 Dumont Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207 What The Bilingual Case Manager Does: Review all documentation establishing tenants' eligibility for program and make file copies. Create and maintain tenant files. Conduct initial intake and assessment of tenants and tenants' families' needs and periodic re-assessments. In collaboration with tenants, prepare initial and periodic revisions of independent living plans including short-term and long-term tenant goals. Assist tenants in attaining their goals by identifying and locating community resources for tenants and by making referrals to appropriate services both within and outside CAMBA. Work with tenants to break through barriers to tenant goals and to assist tenants in advocating for themselves and in 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. Participate in case conferences. Follow-up with tenants and with referral organizations regarding tenant contact and progress with referral organization. Provide all required information for weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual reports. May recommend closing of cases in which tenants have: (a) achieved primary goals and have maintained stability for a period of 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 building). May act as tenant liaison/tenant advocate with outside organizations regarding such matters as education, healthcare, housing, legal issues, etc. May schedule appointments for tenant with referral organizations. 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 successful completion of their primary goals to assure tenant stability. May evaluate actual living conditions of tenants through home visits. May prepare marketing materials for the program. May prescreen tenants over the telephone for eligibility and may schedule intake appointments. May input tenant data and tenant progress information into automated database. Minimum Education/Experience Required: Bachelor's degree (e. g., B.A., B.S.W.) and experience working with the Seriously and Persistently Mentally Ill (SPMI) population. Other Requirements: Must sign NYC DOH/MH attestation stating that candidate has not been the subject of a founded child abuse report. Flexible hours may be needed occasionally to provide shift coverage until 8 pm. Experience working with families/children. Compensation : $40,000 - $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. Powered by JazzHR KdMQVfYVsJ

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