Independent Living Case Manager

South Shore Association dba SAIL; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

South Shore Association dba SAIL seeks a qualified counselor to support residents in an Apartment Treatment Program. You will provide training in independent living skills and supportive counseling to promote psychiatric stability and independence.

You will coordinate admissions and discharges, conduct weekly field services, and work with residents to develop personalized goals and plans while connecting them to clinical, vocational and community resources.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma plus 5 years' experience in Human Services or an Associate's Degree plus 3 years in Human services.
• Bachelor's degree in Human services related field.
• Critical thinking and sound judgment skills.
• Ability to manage change in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrates organizational and communication skills for interaction with staff, clients, families and the community.

Responsibilities

• Teach residents independent living, tenancy, housekeeping, socialization and community-integration skills.
• Coordinate resident admissions, transfers, and discharges with weekly field services and apartment meetings.
• Develop, evaluate and update person-centered service plans and goals with residents.
• Provide supportive counseling, crisis intervention, case management, referrals to resources.
• Support medication self-administration, explain effects and emergency procedures.
• Promote safe housing by inspections, repairs, fire safety and disaster preparedness.

Skills

Critical thinking

Change management

Computer/office usage

Independent work

Teamwork & communication

Education

High School Diploma + 5 years exp in Human Services

Associate's Degree in Human Services + 3 years

Bachelor's degree in Human services related field

Tools

Computer/office equipment usage

Job description

South Shore Association dba SAIL seeks a qualified counselor to support residents in an Apartment Treatment Program. You will provide training in independent living skills and supportive counseling to promote psychiatric stability and independence.

You will coordinate admissions and discharges, conduct weekly field services, and work with residents to develop personalized goals and plans while connecting them to clinical, vocational and community resources.