Case Manager

Min

USD $45,000.00/Hr.

USD $50,000.00/Yr.

The Case Manager will;

• Conduct intake process with new family members within 24 hours of admission. This includes but is not limited to explanation of client’s rights and responsibilities and grievance procedures.
• Conduct psychosocial, vocational/educational, and housing assessments and documentation of same.
• Meet weekly to develop and monitor individual and family service plans in conjunction with family members to meet the family’s needs.
• Provide child care referrals and assist families to navigate the NYC Department of Education system.
• Establish linkages and maintain solid working relationships with supportive housing providers, real estate brokers, managing agents, and landlords as a resource for family members.
• Assess consumer readiness and barriers towards obtaining affordable permanent housing.
• Escorting and preparing family members for successfully securing and maintaining permanent housing.
• Accompany family members on medical, public benefit, and housing appointments, as necessary.
• Assist family members with identifying and securing permanent affordable housing.
• Prepare and assist family members with the housing application/interview process.
• Collaborate with other service providers to secure needed services for families.
• Facilitate supportive group and individual counseling, workshops, psych education, and recreational activities.
• Conduct apartment inspections to assess consumer personal hygiene, room cleanliness, and overall ADL skills.
• Develop referral network to support household members, especially minor children.
• Assist family members with accessing needed community services (medical, psychological, substance abuse, vocational, food, clothing, etc.) through the development of a referral network, referral and follow-up.
• Assist family members with problem solving and crisis intervention by addressing all emergency situations as appropriate.
• Act as advocate for family members as appropriate; encourage and support self- advocacy.
• Identification of any problems in daily living skills; hands on assistance and/or referral in addressing problems in daily living skills.
• Work as a member of the social service team in the development of on-site and off-site recreation, socialization, educational and skill building activities with a view towards community inclusion and integration.
• Liaison to community-based services and groups including civic, social service government, and business organizations.
• Participate in ongoing individual supervision, team meetings, case conferences, division meetings and trainings.
• Adhere to on call system to facilitate crisis intervention, emergencies and other situations that require immediate action.
• Maintains CPR/ First Aid and Mandated Reporter Certification on annual basis.
• Maintain up-to-date, accurate, complete, and timely consumer chart documentation in compliance with agency standards.
• Working knowledge of various computer programs including e-mail, Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, AWARDS, and CARES.
• Assist in building evacuation during fire drills and building emergencies.
• Evening and weekend hours will be required.

• Bachelor’s Degree is Human Services field required, MSW or CASAC credentials are desired.
• Experience working with chronically homeless individuals with co-occurring disorders.
• Ability to work with a culturally diverse population.
• Bilingual Preferred; NYS Driver’s License Preferred but not required.

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