Case Manager

Mhacg; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life & AD&D

Vision (voluntary)

Telemedicine

401K plan

EAP

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Mental Health Association of Columbia-Greene County is hiring a Community-Based Family Case Manager in Hudson, NY. The role supports youth and families across SBPP, CBPP and STSJP with home visits, case management and interagency coordination.

Full-time 40 hours, Monday–Friday 9:00am–5:00pm with occasional evenings; pay range $20.00–$22.50/hour. Eligible for agency benefits and mileage reimbursements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or >=3 years of human services experience.
• Knowledge of Columbia and Greene County children and family services.
• Understanding of school districts and DSS operations.
• Ability to engage diverse urban and rural communities with non-judgmental approach.

Responsibilities

• Carries a caseload of up to 12 families and accepts referrals from principals, DSS, Probation and SAP.
• Maintains frequent contact, ideally in the family home, with youth and family members.
• Provides advocacy and coordinates meetings with families, providers and school staff.
• Documents services, admissions, discharges, and reporting requirements.
• Participates in trainings and Strengthening Families sessions as required.
• Assists in facilitation, support staff, daycare, or transportation as needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual (plus)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Description

Are you compassionate and caring? Are you looking for a rewarding career in Mental Health & Human Services? Dedicated to advocating the health & well-being of individuals, families, and communities.

The Community Based position (STSJP) will be working with youth throughout Columbia County.

This program consists of three services: School-Based Programs (SBPP), Community-Based Prevention Program (CBPP) and Supervision and Treatment Services for Juveniles Program (STSJP) Hudson and Columbia County. The Ichabod Crane and Taconic Hills School-Based Prevention Programs are collaborative efforts between the Columbia County DSS, the two school districts and MHACGC. Based at the school, MHACGC staff provides services to families with children who have serious emotional, social and/or behavioral issues that put them at risk of being placed in out-of-home settings or dropping out of or failing in school. The staff offers a variety of supports to enable the family to keep the child at home and the family intact. CBPP assists children with serious emotional disturbances, provides supports to families and links families to appropriate services in the community. The goal of CBPP is to prevent out-of-home placements by providing case management support to families throughout the two counties. The program works with the entire family not just the identified child.

Position Type: Full Time-40 Hours/Non-Exempt

Pay Range: $20.00-$22.50 per hour

Work Location: 713 Union St., Hudson, NY 12534

Shift Schedule: Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm with some evenings based on program needs

Job duties include:

• Carries a caseload of up to 12 families and accepts referrals from primary to middle school building principals, the Department of Social Services, Probation Department and the Single Point of Access.
• Has frequent, consistent contact, preferably in the family’s home with the youth, family and/or significant others.
• Provides advocacy services by assisting with family specific needs related to other systems of care and acts as program contact person.
• Coordinates meetings with the families among service providers and school personnel when needed and/or appropriate.
• Provides information in a timely manner to the Case Management Program Director related to units of service, number of families served, admissions and discharges and any other reporting requirements (Board of Director Reports, time sheets, mileage sheets, etc.).
• Attends training related to family empowerment, multi-cultural sensitivity, case management, among others.
• Will be required to participate in our Strengthening Families Parenting Program as required by our grant with the Department of Social Services.
• Will participate in 4 sessions of Strengthening Families Program per year during the evening.
• Assist in a facilitation role, support staff, daycare, or transportation role as agreed upon by you and the program supervisor.

Requirements

• Must have a bachelors degree or at least 3 years of experience working with families in the Human Services Field.
• Must have knowledge of Children and Families services in Columbia and Greene County.
• Must have knowledge of Department of Social Services and the operations of School Districts.
• Understanding of cultural and family differences and values, and ability to remain non-judgmental is essential.
• Ability to work with a diverse population of urban, suburban and rural cultures and with community members from varying socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Demonstrate a commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.
• Must be able to work regularly outside the office and in the field to engage with clients.
• Excellent verbal, written, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Bi-lingual a plus.
• Regular and steady attendance is a requirement for all positions.

All offers are contingent upon successful Statewide Central Registry (SCR), fingerprint clearance and possession of a valid NYS driver’s license with a MVR eligible for agency insurance coverage.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate in our employment practices due to an applicant's sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, creed, disability, veteran status, marital status, familial status, military status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation or gender identity/expression (including transgender status), predisposing genetic characteristics/genetic information or carrier status, ancestry, ethnic group identification, ethnic background, traits historically associated with race, reproductive health decision making, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. At the Mental Health Association, we believe a diverse and inclusive workforce makes the best workforce.

Benefits

Full TimeBenefitsincludeMedical, Dental, Life and AD&D plan. Profit Sharing Account (employer contribution) plus Voluntary Vision, Life, AFLAC, Telemedicine (Concierge Medical), Voluntary 401K plans, EAP, generous sick, vacation, personal time, paid holidays, mileage reimbursement at the federal rate per mile driven for business use, tuition reimbursement and much more. Plus, you get to be part of a dynamic, diverse, and supportive behavioral health organization whose mission is to "Provide education and advocacy, and to enhance the wellbeing of individuals, families and communities."