Community Case Manager - Independent Living & Support

ICL; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (medical)

Dental and Vision

403(b) plan with employer match

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Learning & development

Commuter benefits

Recognition programs

Discount programs

Flexible spending plans

Pet insurance

Identity theft insurance

Legal plans

Voluntary ancillary benefits

Job summary

ICL in Brooklyn, NY, is seeking a dedicated role to support consumers living in independent apartments in the community. You will travel to residences, provide counseling, and help clients access medical, social, and vocational services.

The position requires a Bachelor's or Associate's Degree and experience in direct services; you will work under supervision to maintain treatment plans and engage in crisis intervention when needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate's Degree required.
• Experience providing direct services to individuals with mental disabilities or other relevant human service experience.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Travels to/visits consumers' residences to provide supportive services on a schedule established by the program.
• Secures information, such as medical, psychological, and social factors contributing to the individual's situation, and evaluates these and the individual's capabilities.
• Maintains up-to-date, accurate individual case records on each assigned consumer and develops measurable and objective service plans.
• Provides supportive counseling in 1:1 or group formats that assist the consumer to modify attitudes and behaviors as needed.
• Obtains and develops resource information for consumers in all aspects of their care; disseminates this information to consumers in a manner that is clear and
• Uses cognitive-behavioral techniques to assist the consumer in meeting service plan
• Facilitates individualized services to the consumer that meet the diverse needs of the consumer
• Explains the types of clinical services ... available to consumers; instructs the consumer in daily living skills, socialization skill enhancement and conflict
• Performs crisis assessment and nonverbal and verbal crisis
• Refers consumers to community resources and other organizations.
• Plans, escorts, and/or arrange social or recreational activities for and with
• Performs regular inspections of the consumer's residence to ensure safety and cleanliness
• Reviews the staff communications log and makes entries concerning essential information
• Executes emergency plans as outlined in policy and procedure
• Attends regularly scheduled clinical meetings, staff meetings and supervision
• Complies with agency infection control
• Advocates on behalf of consumer with outside service providers
• Assists resident/consumer in finding and getting into vocational training or other training opportunities and work with other team members

Skills

Direct service delivery

Crisis intervention

Counseling

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's Degree

Job description

ICL in Brooklyn, NY, is seeking a dedicated role to support consumers living in independent apartments in the community. You will travel to residences, provide counseling, and help clients access medical, social, and vocational services.

The position requires a Bachelor's or Associate's Degree and experience in direct services; you will work under supervision to maintain treatment plans and engage in crisis intervention when needed.