Youth Case Manager - Mental Health & Housing Support

Family Service League; Town of Riverhead (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Retirement Savings Plan

Life and AD&D Insurance

Generous PTO

11 paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Student Tuition Remission Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Family Service League is seeking a full-time Case Manager to develop individualized plans to support children and young adults with mental illness and/or chronic medical conditions. Responsibilities include home visits, assessments, and navigating service systems to connect clients with needed resources.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Social Work or a Master’s with related experience, plus strong communication skills and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or Master’s degree with related experience.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid and clean Driver's License and own a reliable car.

Responsibilities

• Outreach and engage clients with a primary history of mental illness.
• Develop Strength's Assessment with the client.
• Develop crisis/safety planning in collaboration with mental health providers.
• Develop individualized planning with the client in health, education, mental health, vocational, socialization, benefits, legal and life skills.
• Meet a minimum of 2 times per month to support the youth in achieving their goals.
• Advocate for clients and assist in coordination and linkage of services with providers, benefit systems and the community.
• Help clients navigate service systems.
• Initiate crisis intervention with linkages to appropriate mental health or health services, as is necessary.
• Report all client incidents immediately.
• Inform Supervisor/Director when other providers are not collaborating or plan to discharge a client from housing.
• Follow guidelines set by OMH and SPOA Risk Management.
• Work within a team approach with Family Peer Support and Youth Peer Support workers.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Master's degree

Tools

None

Job description

Family Service League is seeking a full-time Case Manager to develop individualized plans to support children and young adults with mental illness and/or chronic medical conditions. Responsibilities include home visits, assessments, and navigating service systems to connect clients with needed resources.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Social Work or a Master’s with related experience, plus strong communication skills and reliability.