Case Manager-(OMH) Walton

Paycom - ATS; New York (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Dependent care

Paid time off

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Comunilife is seeking a dedicated Case Manager for its congregate program in the Bronx. You will provide comprehensive case management, develop integrated recovery plans, and coordinate services to assist clients and families.

The role requires a bachelor’s or related degree with relevant experience, plus the ability to conduct monthly home visits and coordinate with healthcare and social services. In-office position with some field work, strong communication, and knowledge of housing guidelines

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in human services or related field with two (2) years’ case management experience
• Associates Degree in human services or related field with four (4) years’ case management experience
• High School Diploma with six (6) years’ case management experience
• Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counseling (CASAC-T or CASAC) a plus
• Knowledge of HRA Congregate Housing Program guidelines
• Direct service experience with persons living with HIV/AIDS, substance abuse, serious mental illness, and homelessness
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus
• 5 Day/35 hour work week Non-Remote Position (In-Office/Some Field Work)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficient in Google Workspace/Microsoft Office Suite
• Familiar with AWARDS, CAIRS, CAPS

Responsibilities

• Ensure that each client receives appropriate case management services
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop integrated recovery plans
• Conduct home visits and office visits with regular frequency
• Assist with access to primary medical care, mental health, and substance abuse services
• Provide crisis intervention to clients and families as needed
• Maintain documentation of contacts and services provided
• Coordinate supportive services and referrals
• Collaborate with service providers and vocational supports
• Participate in supervision and trainings

Skills

Case management

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in human services or related field

Associates Degree in human services or related field

High School Diploma

CASAC-T or CASAC (plus)

Tools

AWARDS

CAIRS

CAPS

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Walton Residence - Bronx, NY, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: $48000.00 - $50000.00Salary, Travel Percentage: Negligible, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Professional Services, Comunilife Inc. is looking to fill a Case Manager position for its congregate program in the Bronx.

The Case Manager’s main responsibility is to provide comprehensive case management services to assigned clients and their family members. The Case Manager is responsible for full coordination of services for all clients assigned; ensure that all assessments and integrated Individual Recovery Plans are completed and all required/needed services are rendered or arranged based on integrated Individual Recovery Plans' specifications. Responsible for a minimum of a monthly home visit.The positions offer a salary range of $40,000-$42,000, with a generous benefit package including health insurance, dental, vision, dependent care, paid time off, 401(k), tuition assistance program and more.

Essential Duties

• Ensure that each client is receiving appropriate and effective case management services.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop comprehensive integrated Individual Recovery Plans that identify mutually agreed upon goals and objectives.
• Conduct face-to-face contacts (home visits/office visits) as specified in the integrated Individual Recovery Plan(s); with a minimum of one home visit per month and one contact per week.
• Provide assistance in accessing primary medical care, mental health, and substance abuse as needed; assistance with adherence to medication regiments; teach activities for daily living; nutritional services; recreation programs; assistance in employment assessments, training, and private sector placement services; prevention with positives; and other necessary services to clients to increase their capacity for independent living.
• Conduct reassessments and review integrated Individual Recovery Plans as needed on a quarterly basis to ensure that services are appropriate for the clients’ current needs.
• Ensures that each client has an annual psychosocial.
• Provide crisis intervention to clients and their families as needed.
• Maintain ongoing awareness of clients’ medical conditions so that services are appropriate to changing needs.
• Arrange support and home health care services as necessary, making referrals to medical, home care, mental health, and/or substance abuse services
• Ensure that clients pay the portion of their rent (30% of household income), telephone and utility bills.
• Provide counseling and orientation regarding tenant’s rights and responsibilities to maintain and retain housing.
• Assist clients in moving from hospitals, nursing homes, or other locations into their apartments, and, provide transportation when necessary.
• In collaboration with the vocational counselor and Entitlement Specialist provide advocacy & referrals to educational, training, and/or employment programs and/or job placement in the private sector.
• Assist clients in locating alternative housing options, when a client’s health so requires.
• Provide and coordinate all supportive services as needed.
• Collaborate with all providers within and outside of Comunilife involved with the client/family.
• Maintain regular personal contact, developing a trusting working relationship with clients in order to monitor physical and emotional capacity for independent living.
• Maintain and complete required documentation including all contacts made with the client and any contact on their behalf.
• Participate in weekly supervision.
• Submit a weekly schedule of field visits.
• Participate in mandated training workshops on evidence-based practices, seminars, and case presentations as well as meetings with peers and supervisors.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in human services or related field with two (2) years’ case management work experience
• Associates Degree in human services or related field with four (4) years’ case management work experience
• High School Diploma with six (6) years’ case management work experience will be considered
• Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counseling (CASAC-T or CASAC) a plus
• Knowledge of HRA Congregate Housing Program guidelines
• Direct service experience with persons with living with HIV/AIDS, substance abuse, serious mental illness, and homelessness
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus
• 5 Day/35 work week Non-Remote Position (In-Office/Some Field Work)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficient in Google Workspace program/Microsoft Office Suite
• Familiar with AWARDS, Child and Children Integrated Reporting System (CAIRS), Coordinated Assessment and Placement System (CAPS)

Comunilife is an EEO employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.