ORGANIZATION: Weston United Community Renewal Inc. is a not-for-profit organization located in Harlem, New York. For over 30 years, Weston United has provided housing and supportive services to participants with histories of chronic homelessness, mental illness, and substance abuse. Weston United employs over 100 employees who contribute to a rich and diverse work environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

• Ensure that consumers are living in safe, clean and decent environments; document minimum of 2 progress notes per week; ensures consumers have adequate ADL skills by demonstrating training and coaching; assist consumer with assessing needs and strengths to set goals and objectives.

• Writes the admission notes in the uniform case record; documentation of progress notes as they pertain to consumers' individualized service plans, and ensures restorative services are clearly illustrated in progress notes; ensures that consumers are linked to all necessary ancillary services including psychiatric, medical and dental treatment, vocational and educational resources, and legal and financial entitlements.

• Provide crisis intervention in acute episodes of emotional and physical distress in order to contain consumer's regression and to ensure safety of consumers; completes· follow-ups 30-, 60- and 90-days documentation of discharged consumers; represents the agency at. conferences and meetings of referral sources, treatment-providers and professional and community groups; writes the individual service plans, service plan reviews in a timely manner for all consumers of the assigned caseload.

• Ensures that consumers have appropriate seasonal clothing; monitor and evaluate whether or not consumers' needs have been met by the ancillary services and make recommendations to supervisor; assist consumers with entitlements, budgeting and managing utilities; ensure that furnishings, livings and household items meet agency standards; escorts consumers to housing, benefits, and- psychiatric/medical appointments when required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Candidates must have an Associate's degree and at least 2 years of Mental Health experience, particularly in the area of case management; BSW and CASAC are desirable, good interpersonal, writing skills and computer skills - experience with AWARDS preferred and bi-lingual in English and Spanish a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position will require extensive walking when visiting consumers in various apartments throughout the city. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WESTON UNITED IS AN AA/EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $44,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• New York, NY 10027: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person