Case Manager

Calling all college grads who have a degree (or taking current classes towards a degree) in human services, psychology or related field. We have a client that is looking to hire case managers on a direct hire basis. This position is offering a full benefits package and it is a rewarding environment. You can make a difference in multiple people’s lives. 

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES for Case Manager

• Provide individualized case management services to tenants in supportive housing, including assessment, service planning, and ongoing support
• Conduct regular home visits and phone check-ins to monitor housing stability, safety, and overall well-being and provides appropriate documentation of all contact
• Support residents in obtaining and maintaining entitlements and benefits (SSI/SSDI, Public Assistance, SNAP, Medicaid, etc.)
• Provide crisis intervention and stabilization support as needed
• Connect tenants to mental health, medical, vocational, and community-based services
• Support development of independent living skills (ADLs) such as budgeting, cooking, hygiene, cleaning, and use of public transportation
• Collaborate with service providers and treatment teams to ensure coordinated care
• Ensures that room/apartments are clean for new tenants (may include cleaning, moving and setting up) & assists tenants with move in and move outs 
• Monitor apartment conditions and report maintenance needs to ensure safe living environments
• Assists in the transportation of tenants to agency programs and events
• Responsible for Agency compliance requirements by grants through site visits, data collection, and tracking system
• Participate in supervision, team meetings, and trainings
• Acts as task supervisor when interns are assigned to Supportive Housing Program
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and scheduled in-service training and/or additional educational opportunities as well as appropriate agency and interagency meetings
• Rotation of on-call duties
• All other relevant duties as assigned

Case Manager POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or Equivalency with experience in human services required
• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or related field preferred
• Experience working with individuals with severe mental illness preferred
• Valid NYS Driver's License with a safe driving record, access to a personal and reliable vehicle
• Physical Requirements: Sits, stands, stoops, squats, walks, and moves intermittently during work hours, may push or pull 10-15 pounds daily, may push or pull up to 50 pounds occasionally, drive agency vehicle

*Training takes place Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm*

SHIFT: Monday-Friday (8:30 am to 4:30 pm), with an on-call availability

LOCATION: Islip Terrace, NY

Benefits Offered:

• Full Benefits Package including Medical, Company-Paid Dental and Vision Single Coverage. Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) for medical plan.
• Generous Paid Time Off policies, including vacation and sick time.
• Agency paid Basic Life Insurance. Supplemental Employee, Spouse and Child Life Insurance policies, Long Term Disability (LTD), Short Term Disability (STD), 403(b) Retirement Savings
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Eligible for Alternate Work Schedule based on successful completion of introductory period.

Salary is based upon experience but the target is $20.00 to $21.00 per hour.

If you are interested in this Case Manager position located in Islip Terrace, and are qualified, please apply!

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.