Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Case Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in behavioral health, child welfare, and social work, with a focus on providing support and guidance to individuals in need. As a Case Manager, you will play a crucial role in assessing client needs, developing personalized care plans, and facilitating access to necessary resources. Your expertise in crisis intervention and management will be essential in helping clients navigate challenging situations.
Responsibilities
- Establishes professional relationships with clients; engages them in permanency services and ensures client confidentiality.
- Reviews all documentation establishing clients' eligibility for the program and pre-screen for non-shelter alternatives.
- Creates and maintains client files.
- Conducts initial intake and psycho-social assessment of clients' and clients' families' needs and periodic re-assessments.
- In collaboration with clients, prepares initial and periodic revisions of independent living plans including short-term and long-term client goals.
- Assists clients in attaining their goals by referring them to permanent housing opportunities, identifying and locating community resources for clients, and making referrals to appropriate services
- Works with clients to break through barriers to client goals, and assists clients in advocating for themselves and in moving toward self-sufficiency.
- Monitors clients' progress toward their goals (dates achieved) via regularly scheduled contact and document via progress notes.
- Follows up with clients and with referral organizations regarding client contact and progress with referral organization.
- Provides all required information for weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual reports.
- Acts as client liaison/client advocate with outside organizations regarding such matters as education, healthcare, childcare, housing, legal issues, etc.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or a related field.
- Experience working in homelessness, substance abuse, mental health and/or trauma settings preferred.
- Knowledge of NYC resources preferred.
- Candidate must possess superior organizational, written and verbal skills.
- Self-starter with the skills and energy to work with high-need veterans in the community. Must be computer literate.
- Strong engagement and interpersonal skills.
- Veterans preferred.
- Experience working with veterans/military preferred.
There will be virtual Zoom prescreen events coming up soon. Please apply here and you will receive a message to join the Zoom event.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $53,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Jamaica, NY 11423 (Required)
Work Location: In person
