Case Manager

Concern for Independent Living, Inc.; Village of Port Jefferson (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Employee-sponsored 403(b) plan

Educational assistance

Job summary

Concern Housing in Port Jefferson is seeking a Full-Time Case Manager to provide case management services. Responsibilities include individual counseling, documentation, and assistance with housing services. Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and 2 years of experience working with individuals with substance abuse and mental health histories. The position offers a salary of $50,000 annually, along with benefits like medical insurance, paid time-off, and educational assistance.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience working with persons with histories of substance abuse and/or mental illness.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to make sound judgments regarding client care.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management services including planning and referrals.
• Provide individual counseling and support services.
• Conduct regular unit visits and inspections.

Skills

Communication skills

Crisis intervention

Case management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Rehabilitation, Social Work or related field

Job description

About the Organization

Concern Housing is a non‑profit agency committed to helping individuals and families to live in the community with dignity and enhanced opportunities through the provision of housing and support services. We are one of the largest housing agencies of this kind in New York State, currently serving approximately 1,300 individuals and families in over 240 locations. Concern offers a variety of housing options with individualized support services designed to support personal growth and independence. Our workplace culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding innovative ideas. Diversity at our agency means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person's talent and strengths.

Position Details

Case Manager, CR (Full‑Time) – Location: Port Jefferson, Front House; Days/Hours: Monday – Friday, 4 pm – 12 am.

Description

Concern Housing is seeking a Case Manager to be responsible for providing case management services. The case manager is considered a resource in that they should be familiar with community resources and services to which they may help their clients gain access. The case manager is also an advocate for their clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management services (service planning, medication monitoring, assistance in forming linkages and/or referrals to clinical services, programs, vocational services and opportunities, community integration, entitlements etc.)
• Provide individual counseling and support services; responsible for all documentation.
• Housing services including assistance with maintaining their voucher, education assistance with the life skills needed to maintain an apartment and resolving maintenance issues.
• Provide unit visits weekly and unit inspections monthly.
• Participate in resolution of landlord and lease issues and coordination with public housing authority recertification.
• Complete all necessary documentation to ensure compliance with funding requirements and agency quality assurance standards.
• Attendance at weekly supervision and staff meetings.
• Crisis intervention.
• Remain current with all Agency required compliance documents and trainings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Rehabilitation, Social Work or other related mental health discipline, plus 2 years experience working with persons with histories of substance abuse and/or mental illness.
• Previous work with Veterans preferred.
• The individual in this position must have good verbal and written communication skills as well as the ability to make sound judgments regarding client care.

Benefits and Compensation

Salary: $50,000 per year. Benefits include medical insurance (agency pays 80 % of the premium), voluntary dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, agency‑sponsored retirement plan, employee‑sponsored 403(b) plan, life insurance coverage and an excellent paid time‑off package. Concern encourages employee growth, offering educational assistance and scholarship programs, licensure reimbursement and possible internship/clinical supervision. Referral bonuses are also available.

EEO Statement

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. This position is currently accepting applications.