Case Manager and Companion

LF OFFICE LLC; New York (NY); Vor Ort; USD 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible Scheduling

Competitive Compensation

401(k), Medical and Dental Coverage

Zusammenfassung

A private family office in Manhattan seeks a Case Manager and Companion to provide in-home care for a young woman with mental health challenges. The ideal candidate will need over 5 years of experience in relevant roles, strong communication skills, and compassion. Responsibilities include managing healthcare plans, providing daily support, and assisting in life planning. Flexible scheduling and competitive compensation are offered.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of experience in a related role, such as Companion, Social Worker, or Mental Health Counselor.
• First aid and CPR certification required.
• Psychiatric experience preferred.

Aufgaben

• Provide companionship and conversation.
• Assist with organization and planning of daily activities.
• Help client develop a life plan for more independence.
• Manage medication levels and refills.
• Communicate with the medical team and family on the client's status.

Kenntnisse

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Compassionate and patient

Ability to adhere to health and safety guidelines

Jobbeschreibung

Benefits

• Flexible Scheduling
• Competitive Compensation
• 401(k), Medical and Dental Coverage

Job Summary

We are seeking a Case Manager and Companion to join our team! In this role, you will be working for a private family office in Manhattan, providing in home care and companionship to a young woman with mental health challenges. Responsibilities include management of health care plan and needs, including communication with her healthcare team; creating sustainable lifestyle habits and enforcing them with daily encouragement; communicating on her behalf to financial institutions and legal team; coaching her through every day challenges and seasons of life; staying in close communication with her family and caretakers; building a simple budget and action plan to help her understand her needs to sustain her lifestyle; general life maintenance including helping pay bills, get groceries, plan for vacations, and maintain a happy life. The ideal candidate is patient, compassionate, and reliable with a background in coaching or helping similarly challenged individuals.

Responsibilities

• Providing companionship and conversation
• Assist with organization and planning of day to day activities as well as longer term planning
• Help client develop a life plan to gain more independence
• Manage and monitor medication levels and refills
• Manage appointments and care across medical providers
• Daily encouragement to move tasks and habits in a positive direction
• Communicating with medical care team and family on client's status and needs
• Light housekeeping activities when needed (mostly organization and helping develop good habits and routines)
• Occasional travel with client may be required (less than 3 wks/year)

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as a Companion, Social Worker, Mental Health Counselor, RN or similar role.
• Psychiatric experience preferred
• First aid and CPR certified
• Ability to adhere to all health and safety guidelines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Tolerant of cats
• Compassionate, respectful, ethical, patient
• Ability to be "on call" in emergency situations