Case Manager needed in Far Rockaway

PsychPros Staffing & Executive Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

PsychPros, Inc. seeks a Case Manager in Far Rockaway, NY to provide case management for individuals experiencing homelessness, including those with mental illness or substance use disorders, helping them transition to permanent housing.

The role runs a 35-hour week with benefits and requires strong documentation and coordination. Responsibilities include assessments, benefits assistance, connecting to psychiatric/medical services, and preparing housing applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years' experience with homeless adults and substance use issues preferred.
• Experience with harm reduction and motivational interviewing strongly preferred.
• Valid NY, NJ, CT, or PA driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel; able to learn new programs.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services to a caseload of ~25 clients and assist with benefits and housing goals.
• Conduct psychosocial evaluations.
• Connect clients to psychiatric and medical/substance use services.
• Help obtain identification and public benefits.
• Meet weekly with clients to assess needs and develop service plans.
• Prepare housing applications documentation.
• Assist clients in obtaining permanent housing.
• Maintain compliant record-keeping with agency and city/state requirements.
• Intervene in crisis situations and escort to appointments.

Skills

Harm reduction

Motivational interviewing

Communication skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

We are seeking a Case Manager in Far Rockaway. The Case Manager will provide case management services to people experiencing homelessness, some with mental illness and/or substance use disorders, in order to assist the individual in the transition to permanent housing. This position has a 35-hour work week. Pay: $24.73 per hour. Schedule: Monday–Friday, 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Full-time with benefits.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide direct services to a caseload of approximately 25 clients, including conducting necessary assessments, benefits assistance, and other services necessary to support the client in achieving housing and recovery goals
• Conduct psychosocial evaluations.
• Connect clients to psychiatric services.
• Connect clients to medical treatment and substance use treatment facilities when applicable.
• Obtain identification, public benefits, and other applicable income sources for clients.
• Meet weekly with clients to assess needs, encourage harm reduction, and develop service plans.
• Prepare all documentation for housing applications.
• Assist and counsel clients in the process of obtaining permanent housing.
• Maintain record keeping in compliance with agency standards as well as those of City and State agencies.
• Intervene in crisis situations.
• Escort clients to appointments when needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.
• Two years of experience working with homeless adults and substance abuse issues preferred.
• Experience with harm reduction and motivational interviewing techniques strongly preferred.
• Valid NY, NJ, CT, or PA driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel and the ability to learn new programs.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Bilingual Spanish/English is preferred.