About this opportunity
Community Housing Innovations lists this Case Manager opportunity in coram, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Salary Range $24.04 - $55,000.00 Hourly
nPosition Type Full Time
nDescription
nWHO IS CHI?
nCommunity Housing Innovations (CHI) is a not-for-profit housing and human services organization that aims to support social and economic independence. Our vision is to end generational poverty and foster upward mobility by ensuring that all families and individuals live in quality housing, have a home of their own, and a job to support them. We believe quality, affordable housing is the foundation for prosperity, personal fulfillment, and success.
nWHAT WILL I BE DOING?
nCHI is looking for a full-time Case Manager for our Coram location. You will be responsible for ensuring that all program participants are provided with the services necessary to promote personal and economic independence, to have skills required to obtain, maintain, and retain permanent housing, and are living in well-maintained units. This is accomplished by performing the following functions:
nnnAdhere to and enforce program regulations, policies, and procedures. Ensure that all clients are receiving quality services that are following the program requirements.
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nnAssist clients in developing an Independent Living Plan (ILP) by identifying needs and goals. Evaluate client progress on short- and long-term goals.
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nnProvide information, referrals, counseling, crisis intervention, direct service, and advocacy services for all clients.
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nnDevelop and maintain a resource network for referrals as related to the needs of the individuals being served in supervised programs. Collaborate with DSS and other service providers to assist clients in fulfilling ILP and program requirements.
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nnAssist clients with direct services such as current and projected client budget, current resume as appropriate, assistance with ADL skills, etc.
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nnResponsible for face-to-face meetings with clients.
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nnInspect living space regularly as required by the program to assess clients ADL needs and program compliance to assist clients with maintaining housing.
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nnLimit and document improper use of agency resources by clients such as unit damages, furniture, or appliances.
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nnEvaluate, document, and inform the direct supervisor of physical plant needs of the housing unit and/or common areas.
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nnComplete discharge plans with clients.
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nnSubmit all internal and external reports in a timely and correct manner as required by funding agencies and/or CHI (housing logs, unit inspection sheets, progress notes, ILPs, authorization forms required by DSS, special projects, etc.). Maintain charts and files in an orderly fashion.
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n nWHAT DO I NEED?
nnnEducation: Bachelor’s Degree in human services or related field, Master’s Degree in Social Work preferred. Extensive experience may be substituted for educational requirement.
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nnExperience: Two years’ experience working in a related field such as homelessness or housing preferred.
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nnCommunication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency in English required, bi-lingual (Spanish) is a plus.
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nnComputer Skills: Basic competency in MS Windows, MS Office, and internet usage.
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nnMath Skills: Ability to formulate simple financial budgets.
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nnPhysical Performance: Ability to tour property, walk distances, and climb stairs.
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nnReasoning Ability: Ability to prioritize, make appropriate decisions, and judgment calls.
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nnOther Skills: Ability to relate to the underserved, homeless, and disabled populations. Ability to work independently and as part of a team, be highly organized, assume responsibility, work well under pressure, meet deadlines, multitask, be flexible, and maintain a high level of attention to details.
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n nANYTHING ELSE?
nnnSalary: Bachelor’s degree: $24.04/hr ($50,000 annually), Master’s degree: $26.45/hr ($55,000 annually)
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nnOvertime available
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nnOpen shifts: (Sunday - Thursday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.)
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n nWHY CHI?
nCHI employs a team of hard-working, compassionate people who want to give back to others in their community. We are proud to offer:
nnnPaid time off
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nn2 personal days awarded annually
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nnHealth insurance and health reimbursement account
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nnDental and vision plans
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nnFlexible spending account
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nnAFLAC supplemental insurance
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nnVoluntary plans
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nnDependent Care Spending Account
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nnWorking Advantage- Employee Perks
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nn401(k) retirement plan
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nnLife insurance
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nnEmployee Assistance Program
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nnMonthly trainings and career development plans
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n nEqual Employment Opportunity Employer (EEOE)
nCommunity Housing Innovations, Inc. (CHI) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. This commitment applies to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, compensation, training, assignments, benefits, employee activities, termination, access to facilities, and programs, and all other terms and conditions of employment as well as general treatment during employment.
Worksite address
coram, NY, 11727, US
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