Case Manager, Supported Housing

Concern Housing; Medford (NY); On-site; USD 49,500 - 60,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance (80% paid by Agency)

Flexible Spending Accounts

Educational Assistance and Scholarship Programs

Referral Bonuses

Job summary

A community support non-profit in Medford, NY is seeking a Case Manager to provide essential case management services and individualized client support. The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field and at least two years of experience working with individuals facing mental health challenges. Responsibilities include offering counseling, facilitating housing support, and ensuring clients have access to vital community resources. The position comes with a comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance, retirement plans, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience working in a similar setting and/or with people with mental illnesses.
• Knowledge of community resources and advocacy for clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management services including service planning and medication monitoring.
• Conduct individual counseling and support services.
• Assist with housing maintenance issues.
• Perform monthly fire safety inspections.
• Crisis intervention with 24/7 coverage.

Skills

Good verbal and written communication skills

Ability to make sound judgments regarding client care

Education

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

Job description

Overview

Concern Housing is seeking a Case Manager to provide case management services directly to clients. The case manager is a resource familiar with community resources and services to help clients gain access, and is an advocate for clients.

Days/Hours

Monday - Friday; 9am - 5pm

Responsibilities

• Provide case management services (service planning, medication monitoring, assistance in forming linkages and/or referrals to clinical services, day programs, vocational services and opportunities, community integration, entitlements, etc.)
• Provide individual counseling and support services; responsible for all documentation.
• Housing services including assistance with maintenance issues.
• Provide site visits as needed and directed by Supervisor.
• Perform monthly fire safety inspections.
• Participate in resolution of landlord and lease issues, lease negotiations, monthly billing (non-payment).
• Attendance at weekly supervision and staff meetings.
• Crisis intervention including 24/7 cell phone coverage.
• 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 in a similar setting and/or working with people with mental illnesses. 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

Concern Housing offers a generous benefit package which includes: Medical Insurance (Agency pays 80% of the premium), Affordable Voluntary Dental and Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Agency Sponsored Retirement Plan, Employee Sponsored 403(b) Retirement Plan, Agency Sponsored 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!

Salary

$55,000

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.

EEO Statement

EOE 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.