Case Manager I — Residential & Community Support

Northern Rivers Family of Services; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care package

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Holiday Pay

401 (K) plan

Life Insurance

Loan repayment assistance

Free training/CEU opportunities

Job summary

Northern Rivers Family of Services is seeking a Case Manager to support clients in the Residential System and collaborate with clinicians. This onsite role involves community-based travel and close work with the Case Management Supervisor.

The position requires coordination of services, documentation in the Connections database, and ongoing communication with schools, DSS, and families to ensure safe, effective care within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred for higher levels.
• Experience in social services or case management required at various levels.

Responsibilities

• Arrange and attend home visits
• Prepare transition plans
• Coordinate Independent Living Services
• Be the primary contact between Schools and Residential
• Coach family visits
• Complete various assessments, including FASP and SPR
• Complete accurate case notes and input notes into Connections database
• Provide transportation for clients
• Maintain contact with DSS and family
• Function as a contributing member of the interdisciplinary treatment team
• Attend dorm meetings
• Attend treatment review meetings

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Bachelor’s Degree

Two years of experience in social services or case management

Three years of experience for lead CM

Six to eight years for CM Supervisor

Job description

Northern Rivers Family of Services is seeking a Case Manager to support clients in the Residential System and collaborate with clinicians. This onsite role involves community-based travel and close work with the Case Management Supervisor.

The position requires coordination of services, documentation in the Connections database, and ongoing communication with schools, DSS, and families to ensure safe, effective care within a multidisciplinary team.