Case Manager

Community Housing Innovations; Coram (NY); Sur place; USD 50 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid time off

2 personal days annually

Health insurance

Dental and vision plans

Flexible spending account

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Résumé du poste

Community Housing Innovations (CHI) is hiring for a Full Time position located in Coram, NY. The role involves helping clients develop Independent Living Plans, providing counseling, referrals and direct services to support housing stability.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in human services or related field, with a Master’s in Social Work preferred; English proficiency is required and Spanish is a plus. Experience in homelessness or housing is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human services or related field, Master’s preferred.
• Two years’ experience working in homelessness or housing.
• Proficiency in English required; bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Adhere to and enforce program regulations, policies, and procedures; ensure clients receive quality services.
• Assist clients in developing an Independent Living Plan (ILP) by identifying needs and goals; evaluate progress.
• Provide information, referrals, counseling, crisis intervention, direct service, and advocacy for all clients.
• Develop and maintain a resource network for referrals; collaborate with DSS and other service providers.
• Assist clients with direct services such as budgeting and resume preparation; support ADL skills.
• Conduct face-to-face meetings with clients and inspect living space for program compliance.
• Limit and document improper use of agency resources; report needs to supervisor.
• Submit internal and external reports timely; maintain charts and files.

Connaissances

Verbal communication

Written communication

Bilingual Spanish

Formation

Bachelor’s Degree in human services or related field

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Outils

MS Windows

MS Office

Internet usage

Description du poste

Job Details

Job Location: LI- Hawkins - Coram, NY 11727

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $24.04 - $55,000.00 Hourly

WHO IS CHI?

Community Housing Innovations (CHI) is a not-for-profit housing and human services organization that aims to support social and economic independence. Our vision is to end generational poverty and foster upward mobility by ensuring that all families and individuals live in quality housing, have a home of their own, and a job to support them. We believe quality, affordable housing is the foundation for prosperity, personal fulfillment, and success.

WHAT WILL I BE DOING?

• Adhere to and enforce program regulations, policies, and procedures. Ensure that all clients are receiving quality services that are following the program requirements.


• Assist clients in developing an Independent Living Plan (ILP) by identifying needs and goals. Evaluate client progress on short- and long-term goals.


• Provide information, referrals, counseling, crisis intervention, direct service, and advocacy services for all clients.


• Develop and maintain a resource network for referrals as related to the needs of the individuals being served in supervised programs. Collaborate with DSS and other service providers to assist clients in fulfilling ILP and program requirements.


• Assist clients with direct services such as current and projected client budget, current resume as appropriate, assistance with ADL skills, etc.


• Responsible for face-to-face meetings with clients.


• Inspect living space regularly as required by the program to assess clients ADL needs and program compliance to assist clients with maintaining housing.


• Limit and document improper use of agency resources by clients such as unit damages, furniture, or appliances.


• Evaluate, document, and inform the direct supervisor of physical plant needs of the housing unit and/or common areas.


• Complete discharge plans with clients.


• Submit all internal and external reports in a timely and correct manner as required by funding agencies and/or CHI (housing logs, unit inspection sheets, progress notes, ILPs, authorization forms required by DSS, special projects, etc.). Maintain charts and files in an orderly fashion.

WHAT DO I NEED?

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in human services or related field, Master’s Degree in Social Work preferred. Extensive experience may be substituted for educational requirement.


• Experience: Two years’ experience working in a related field such as homelessness or housing preferred.


• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency in English required, bi-lingual (Spanish) is a plus.


• Computer Skills: Basic competency in MS Windows, MS Office, and internet usage.


• Math Skills: Ability to formulate simple financial budgets.


• Physical Performance: Ability to tour property, walk distances, and climb stairs.


• Reasoning Ability: Ability to prioritize, make appropriate decisions, and judgment calls.


• Other Skills: Ability to relate to the underserved, homeless, and disabled populations. Ability to work independently and as part of a team, be highly organized, assume responsibility, work well under pressure, meet deadlines, multitask, be flexible, and maintain a high level of attention to details.

ANYTHING ELSE?

• Salary: Bachelor’s degree: $24.04/hr ($50,000 annually), Master’s degree: $26.45/hr ($55,000 annually)


• Overtime available


• Open shifts: [Sunday - Thursday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.]

WHY CHI?

• Paid time off


• 2 personal days awarded annually


• Health insurance and health reimbursement account


• Dental and vision plans


• Flexible spending account


• AFLAC supplemental insurance


• Voluntary plans


• Dependent Care Spending Account


• Working Advantage- Employee Perks


• 401(k) retirement plan


• Life insurance


• Employee Assistance Program


• Monthly trainings and career development plans

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEOE)

Community Housing Innovations, Inc. (CHI) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. This commitment applies to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, compensation, training, assignments, benefits, employee activities, termination, access to facilities, and programs, and all other terms and conditions of employment as well as general treatment during employment.