Case Manager

Real House Inc; Town of Newfield (NY); On-site; USD 34,200 - 41,800; Full time

Job summary

Real House Inc is seeking a Case Manager in Newfield, NY, to provide essential case management services, assisting clients in mental health and substance use recovery. Responsibilities include managing a caseload, coordinating services, and conducting outreach activities.

Qualifications include a High School diploma and strong English skills. The compensation is $38,000 per year with potential to work on weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Good oral and written English skills.
• If an individual is in recovery, five to six years of sustained recovery is required.
• Experience with criminal justice system a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and welcome environment for people to visit.
• Manage an intensive caseload of 15-20 client files.
• Assist clients in obtaining housing, financial assistance, health care and other community supports.

Skills

Ability to work with diverse populations

Good oral and written English skills

Computer skills: Microsoft Office and web-based application

Education

High School diploma

Job description

GENERAL NATURE OF POSITION

Provides case management, to assist mental health, substance abuse and dual diagnosis clients. Assist clients to access medical, educational, social, pre‑vocational, and rehabilitative or other needed community services for eligible individuals. Provides crisis intervention services for clients in various situations. Works with interdisciplinary treatment team to assist the clients in their recovery and management of chronic mental illness, substance use, chronic health disorders and compliance with court requirements, etc. In the spirit of the program, assist the client in accomplishing his/her goals.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provide a safe and welcome environment for people to visit.
• Answer phone calls and inquiries concerning the program.
• Maintain strict confidentiality guidelines regarding all clients, conversations and referrals.
• Manage an intensive caseload of 15-20 client files.
• Perform intake interviews and document data on all residents that reside at said site.
• Coordinate services with Clinical Director, Counselor (Interns), team members, primary care and specialist physicians, legal representatives/guardians, Departments of Mental Health, Alcohol and Drugs staff, probation, parole, pre‑trial services, departments of citizen services and other community services/organizations to assure the individual’s access to services, the services, and the service delivery system.
• Assist clients in obtaining housing, financial assistance, health care and other community supports.
• Assist clients in completing applications for services, assistance, ID cards, etc.
• Provide outreach activities to identify potential clients referred through Drug Court, SAI, Detox Centers, etc.
• Assist in developing materials and provide rehabilitation workshops on wellness, health, education, family relationship, relapse prevention, etc. for clients.
• Participate in a team environment to provide 24/7 client support.
• Follow respective documentation standards and document all activities according to program requirements.
• Record services in respective system, maintain client files and complete monthly activity reports.
• Perform related work as required.
• Must be willing to work weekends and/or holidays as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.
• Good oral and written English skills.
• If an individual is in recovery, five to six years of sustained recovery is required.
• Computer skills: Microsoft Office and web‑based application.
• Experience with criminal justice system a plus.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift 35 pounds.
• Occasionally required to stand and walk.

GENERAL

• Must successfully pass a background check prior to hire.

COMPENSATION

$38,000.00 per year