Description
Location: Mt Vernon, NY Salary: $27.47 Hours: FT, 35 Hours a week Position Summary: Provide case management to assigned participants Supported Housing Case Manager Responsibilities: Support a high-performing culture aligned with TGCW core values and B.A.S.I.C Tenets: B alance, A ccountability, S atisfaction, I nclusion, and C ommunication.
Provide case management services to assigned participants
Function as a team member through attendance of weekly meetings/staff meeting
Communicate and coordinate with Senior Case manager in order to carry out job requirements
Conduct home/office visits monthly or as required.
Assist participants in applying for Section 8 certificate or other appropriate Housing referrals.
Assist and accompany participants to DSS & Social Security Administration for entitlements, as needed to apply for and secure benefits.
Provide referrals and linkage of participants as needed to substance use treatment, vocational training, and various community resources and conduct appropriate follow-up. i.e. Health Home and Care Coordination providers.
Evaluate apartment’s conformance to Housing Quality Standards for safety and habitability.
Update information in program database as required.
Maintain assigned charts
Progress notes (Monthly/as needed)
Service Plans (Updated every three months)
Participants consent forms (Yearly or as needed), and
Other required documentation (Face sheets, enrollment form, rent calculation, and etc.)
Provide supportive counseling to participants on caseload.
Act a liaison with other service providers to help ensure appropriate service delivery.
Assist client in developing and maintaining a budget for paying their bills such as, (Rent, Con Ed, Cable, Food Shopping, Etc.)
Facilitate and mediate communication with assigned participants and landlords as needed.
Reviews lease documents between participants and landlords to ensure participants are aware of, and understand the provisions of the lease agreement.
Coordinate and collaborate with Finance Department to insure accurate and timely payments to landlords.
Participate in case management and professional development activities such as trainings webinars, and continuing education services.
Complete all other assignments.
Qualifications: Minimum of a BA/BS in related field, Driver’s License, minimum of 2 years working in a Mental Health/Substance Abuse Field Work History with Diverse population. Access offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage; an array of voluntary benefits (term life, whole life, identity theft protection and pet insurance); Healthcare and Daycare Flexible Spending Accounts; employer paid Short Term Disability, LTD and AD&D; a matching 403(b) retirement plan,generous paid time off, paid holidays, accelerated holiday pay and tuition assistance. ALL POSITIONS ARE SUBJECT TO A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND, FINGERPRINTING AND MOTOR VEHICLE REPORT CHECK. Access: SupportsForLiving is an EEO employer
#J-18808-Ljbffr