CASE MANAGER

Family Service League Inc.; Hauppauge (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Bilingual differential

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

FSA

Retirement 5% employer contribution

Life and AD&D Insurance

PTO

Holidays

EAP

Disability Insurance

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Family Service League is seeking a part-time Case Manager for a homeless shelter in Smithtown, NY. The Case Manager will conduct client assessments, developing Independent Living Plans, linking clients with community-based service resources.

The Case Manager will assist clients in achieving self-sufficiency through advocacy, counseling, and resource referrals. We offer a generous benefits package including: $3,000 Sign-On Bonus, bilingual differential, health and dental insurance, vision, FSA,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services required; MSW preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in human services or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of Suffolk County Department of Social Services preferred.
• Knowledge of human services and working with at-risk populations preferred.
• Proficient computer skills; HMIS, Google Apps, and project management software preferred.
• Valid NYS driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Complete new client intakes and explain shelter rules.
• Meet with clients at least twice weekly for face-to-face meetings.
• Develop Independent Living Plans for clients.
• Complete SPA applications for eligible clients.
• Collaborate with Housing Specialists to find permanent housing.
• Conduct twice weekly client safety inspections.
• Maintain HMIS documentation and client files.
• Provide crisis intervention and counseling to clients.
• Prepare monthly reports and submit to the DSS Housing Liaison.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings; enforce shelter rules.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services

Master's degree in Social Work preferred

Tools

HMIS

Google Apps

Web-based project management software

Job description

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CASE MANAGER

S100 [70] Professional Smithtown, NY, US

Salary Range: $40,000.00 To $43,000.00 Annually

Established in 1926, Family Service League is a social services agency transforming lives and communities through mental health, addiction, housing, and essential human services with more than 60 social service programs in over 20 locations.

SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:00PM

SUMMARY

Family Service League is seeking a part-time Case Manager for a homeless shelter in Smithtown, NY. The Case Manager will be responsible for conducting client assessments, developing Independent Living Plans, linking clients with community-based service resources. The Case Manager will assist clients in achieving self-sufficiency through advocacy, counseling, and resource referrals.

$3,000 Sign-On Bonus!

We offer a generous benefits package including the following:

• $3,000 Sign-On Bonus!
• Bilingual differential offered to Spanish/Creole speaking applicants
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Retirement Savings Plan with a 5% employer contribution
• Life and AD&DD Insurance
• Generous PTO (paid time off)
• Up to 11 paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Discounts and more!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Case Manager will complete new client intakes, explain shelter rules and regulations to clients.
• Meet with clients at a minimum of twice per week for Face-to-Face meetings.
• Develop Independent Living Plan for clients.
• Complete Mental and/or Physical Impairment form with Independent Living Plan Violations.
• Complete SPA applications for eligible clients.
• Work collaboratively with Housing Specialists in finding permanent housing options for clients.
• Conduct twice weekly client safety inspections.
• Address any issues of safety in unit, remove any dangerous items.
• Address unit cleanliness and client hygiene. Assist client in daily living skills development.
• The Case Manager will collaborate with the Office Manager on client shelter obligations.
• Work with clients in creating a budget to identify needs and obligations. Where applicable, incorporate upcoming shelter obligation.
• Review, complete follow up and submit FSL Client Incident Report to the Compliance Supervisor.
• Maintain and update resource database of social service organizations relevant to the needs of client.
• Provide ongoing support and counseling for clients in reaching their goals.
• Provide crisis intervention to shelter clients.
• Foster inter-agency collaboration to assist in clients’ long-term stability.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation regarding client services in the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) and client files.
• Complete monthly reports in a timely manner. Submit documentation to DSS Housing Liaison.
• Attend scheduled Case Management team meetings and individual supervision.
• Enforce rules, regulations and policies of shelter.
• Set and observe appropriate boundaries with clients; observe client confidentiality and HIPPA protocols.
• Provides assessment, crisis intervention, individual, family, and group services to children, youth, and families.
• Advocate for client needs.
• Provide transportation as needed.
• Work collaboratively with members of a larger treatment or service coordination team, both within the agency and in the larger community.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as required.
• Collaborate with the Security to discuss and resolve client incidents.
• Each employee is responsible to read and understand the Policy and Procedure Manual. If you have and questions, contact your supervisor for clarification.
• Each employee is responsible to arrive at their workplace on time and ready to work. Any changes to one’s schedule are to receive prior supervisor approval.
• Each employee is expected to read their email daily.
• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services required. Master’s degree in Social Work preferred.

Minimum of 1 year of experience in human services or related field preferred.

Knowledge of the Suffolk County Department of Social Services preferred.

Knowledge of human services and previous experience working with at-risk population preferred.

Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills required.

Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office required; experience with HMIS, Google Apps, and web-based project management software preferred.

Valid and clean NYS Driver's License required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sitting and standing for extended periods of time, as well as moderate lifting.