Who we are seeking
MENTAL HEALTH CASEMANAGER - HOUSING FIRST PROGRAM
Who we are
CLUSTER Community Services is a 501©3, non-profit social service agency. CLUSTER’s four core programs are Mental Health Residential Services, Westchester and Rockland Mediation Centers, Youth & Family Programs, and the Housing Resource Center.
CLUSTER Community Services, Inc., established in 1975, is a non-profit, multi-service, community based 501(c) (3) organization that provides services to the Yonkers community and throughout Westchester and Rockland County. CLUSTER’s mission is “To provide services and programs that assist residents in Yonkers and Westchester and Rockland County to build a better future for themselves and their communities. The focus of all our programs is the empowerment of individuals, families, and communities to fulfill their dreams and potential.
What we are about
We stand firm as an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and creating an inclusive environment for ALL people in ALL aspects of employer/employee relations. Employment opportunities are made devoid of discrimination relating to race, religion, creed, sex, color, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, marital status, familial status, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, status as a victim of domestic violence, age, disability, or any other category protected by law.
We encourage all applicants who meet the educational and experiential requirements to apply!
The department this posting relates to
Our Mental Health Department provides critical support for some of our community's most vulnerable individuals. Ranging from congregate care facilities to supported independent community living, our programs mirror the intervention needs of our mental health clients.
We seek individuals fully invested in providing “unconditional support” to our clients as they persevere through challenges and achieve a greater degree of self-sufficiency.
Our ideal candidate will have experience and be able to:
- Support individuals who have a history of street homelessness and who may have been institutionalized.
- Provide identified and necessary support and service to residential clients to help maintain health, safety, and independence. Provision of some services may be required through the use of individual or group interventions or by referral to appropriate community resources.
- Maintains all required written records, specifically including but not limited to individual case records, medication, shift logs and communication books.
- Develops and implements individual rehabilitative service plans with residents.
- Follows all programmatic policies and procedures related to Administrative, Emergency and Direct Service practices.
- Follows all applicable laws and regulations including but not limited to those regarding provision of Medicaid Restorative Services, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), OSHA.
- Maintains appropriate level of training including first aid and other items deemed necessary. Attends and participates in required meetings.
- Oversees and participates in maintenance of physical environment (House or Apartment).
- Maintains collaborative contacts with other individuals and agencies providing services to residents to ensure consistency in treatment planning and service provision.
- Performs other, related duties as necessary and/or assigned.
Supervisor
Report to the Director of Mental Health
Qualifications - Education and experiential requirements.
We are open to interviewing individuals who meet the categories below.
Bachelor's degree in a social science; preferred. No experience needed but preferred.
Associates degree in a social science, with at least 3 years of comparable work experience with individuals who have experienced homelessness.
High School Diploma, with at least 5 years of comparable work experience with individuals who have experienced homelessness.
Valid NYS driver’s license.
Hours
Full Time – 37.5 hours / week
Compensation
$47,185 - annually + Benefits
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $47,185.00 per year
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Shift availability:
Ability to Commute:
- Yonkers, NY 10701 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Yonkers, NY 10701: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
