Case Manager, Mental Health

Options for Community Living, Inc. is committed to helping Long Island’s most vulnerable families and individuals live healthier, more stable, and productive lives. In 1982, Options was established to respond to the need for housing in the community for people with serious mental illness. Today, Options serves over 2,000 adults and children annually and manages more than 160 residential properties across Long Island.

$500 Sign-on Bonus!

Options for Community Living, Inc. is looking for a Case Manager to join our team! An ideal candidate should meet the following requirements:

• High School Diploma or the equivalent and 2 years of qualifying experience*, or a Bachelor's degree and 1 year of qualifying experience.*
• Excellent time management skills.
• Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish speaking).
• Valid driver’s license, safe driving record, valid auto insurance and access to a vehicle is required.

*Qualifying experience: verifiable full or part-time case management or case work with persons with a history of mental illness, homelessness or chemical dependence.

Our Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Generous PTO: 5 Wellness Days, 10-22 Vacation Days, 8 Sick Days, 11 Paid Holidays - yearly
• 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance
• Wellness Initiatives
• Paid Training & On-the-Job Training
• Promotional Opportunities
• Mileage reimbursement
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account

Salary Range: $42,900/year ($22.00/hour) - $54,600/year ($28.00/hour)

The above salary range represents Options for Community Living’s good faith and reasonable estimate of potential compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job posting and may be modified in the future. When determining a salary offer, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education level, language skillset, credentials, professional licensure, budget, and internal equity).

Schedule Options: (37.5 hours/week)

• Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (30 minute break)
• Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (1 hour break)
• Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (1 hour break)
• Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (30 minute break)

Location: In person based out of our Ronkonkoma office, with field visits required.

Pay Type: Non-exempt

Responsibilities:

The case manager provides supportive case management services to individuals with mental illness in permanent housing. Monitors maintenance of sites and provides on site visits to scattered housing locations.

• Plan and evaluate service plans and monitor objectives. Write progress notes at least bi-weekly. Reviews case management plans and prepare periodic reassessments.
• Perform site visits 1-3 times weekly dependent on client need and desire.
• Monitor maintenance of sites.
• Provide information regarding community resources and orient residents to the area.
• Assist in securing vocational assessment services, job training and education programs.
• Provide advocacy services to gain appropriate entitlements and services.
• Intervene in situations requiring immediate attention to ensure safety of residents.
• Provide mediation, counseling, behavioral intervention and crisis management services.
• Consult and coordinate with clients’ family and providers as needed for coordinated service delivery.
• Notify program supervisor/manager of any medical or psychiatric emergency.
• Oversee medication maintenance and assist residents in the development of self medication skills as needed.

Incredible people doing meaningful work. People come to work at Options to help improve the overall quality of life for individuals within the community. Our welcoming workforce is dedicated to helping the most vulnerable Long Islanders reach their fullest potential.