Description

Founded in 1974, Community Access celebrates its 50^th Anniversary as a pioneer of supportive housing and social services in NYC for people with mental health concerns. We proudly lead advocacy efforts that rally our community to promote human rights, social justice, and economic opportunities for all. We are built upon the simple truth that people are experts in their own lives. Our programs are spread across 25 locations and include over 1200 units of supportive housing in three boroughs, the Howie the Harp Advocacy Center, East Village Access—a PROS program, Peer-driven Crisis Respite Center, Adult Home Initiative and Assertive Community Treatment (ACT).

Department Overview 

Community Access provides affordable housing and supportive services to individuals with psychiatric disabilities, histories of homelessness and substance use, families with histories of homelessness, and other low-income community members. 

Position:  Entry Level Case Manager 

Work Location: Manhattan, New York

Wage:  $26.21 / Hour 

Benefits: 3 weeks’ vacation, 5 personal days, 12 sick days and 11 paid holidays, summer flex hours, work anniversary, comprehensive medical and dental plans, Health and Wellness Reimbursement Plan, 403b Employee Retirement Plan with Employer Match. 

Position Overview 

The Entry Level Case Manager provides support services to assigned program participants, including assisting with defining personal, vocational and educational goals. The Entry Level Case Manager helps program participants using a person-centered model that supports individuals in their recovery, hopes and opportunities. As an Entry Level Case Manager, you are responsible for providing recovery oriented support services and outreach to assigned program participants; developing and assisting in implementing service plans determined by goals of program participants, including reviewing service plans with program participants, identifying progress and revising plan as needed; producing and maintaining thorough, accurate and timely documentation, including charts and documentation of interactions with program participants, services provided, important information and/or events; assisting program participants in advocating for quality care received from external service providers, including educating providers on special issues, etc. 

Qualifications

Qualifications 

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent (GED) bachelor's degree, preferred. 
• Must be fingerprinted and cleared by the Office of Mental Health (OMH).
• Microsoft Office experience 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. 

Interested candidates should apply on www.communityaccess.org/jobs. 

Community Access is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V.

Women, People of Color and Members of the LGBT community are strongly encouraged to apply. 

We are dedicated to a workforce where at least 51% of our employees identify as having a personal experience using mental health services. www.communityaccess.org