RSSP Case Manager

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New York City, NY, US

MISSION STATEMENT

Are you ready to give back to the community while pursuing your passion? For over 50 years, Acacia Network and its affiliates have been committed to improving the quality-of-life and wellbeing of underserved communities in New York City and beyond. We are one of the leading human services organizations in New York City and the largest Hispanic-led nonprofit in the State, serving over 150,000 individuals every year.

Our programs serve individuals at every age and developmental level, from the very young through our daycare programs to mature adults through our older adults' centers. Our extensive array of community-based services is fully integrated, bilingual and culturally competent.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Under supervision of the Program Director, the Case Manager is responsible for providing case management, housing support to participants and monthly reporting requirements that will ensure compliance with the parameters of the program. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities as defined by the ADA to perform the essential functions of the job.

Full-time/ M-F, 9am-5pm- 10035

KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide targeted case management services to children, youth and adult consumers living with mental health illnesses and substance abuse disorders and their families/support systems through ensuring access to care, engagement in care coordination of care to obtain the full range of needed services.
• Gather enrollment consents, PSYCKES/RHIO consents, and complete screening, baseline-risk assessments, reassessments, plan of care, plan of care updates and notes in accordance with departmental policies.
• Demonstrate the ability to clearly articulate, verbally and in writing, the aims and goals of the department to potential patients, community members and staff.
• Participate in quality improvement activities, projects and reviews in collaboration clinical team members.
• Complete daily, weekly, monthly, or other periodic requests for narrative or quantitative data reports for program review.
• Prioritize the homeless population through identification of new sources of potential patients, onsite meetings with patients at their shelter and conduct outreach and engagement presentations.
• Meet regularly with supervisor and attend staff meetings and case conferences. Be prepared to discuss case management and operational issues impacting performance and program operations.
• Complete and submit daily activity log in accordance with departmental policies.
• Ensure patient is attending scheduled medical and social service visits through building relationships with patients and providers. Coordinate and schedule appointments with Social Worker and Medical/Mental Health providers. Routine calls should be made to internal and external providers before and after visits to follow up and provide necessary support to the patients.
• Maintain four contacts with each client or at a greater frequency as indicated by the risk stratification and plan of care.
• Access and respond per agency guidelines to client complaints of grievances
• Conduct outreach and engagement in accordance with policies via phone, electronic methods, and letter and or field work to client/collateral/provider to engage clients or strengthen connectivity.
• Help maintain health and wellness and prevent secondary disease complications through provision of health information, support plan of care, and coaching.
• Promote and expand linkage…