About this opportunity
Comunilife lists this Case Manager-(Prospect LP opportunity in bronx, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Salary Range $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 Salary
nPosition Type Full Time
nJob Shift Day
nEducation Level 4 Year Degree
nTravel Percentage None
nCategory Nonprofit - Social Services
nDescription
nComunilife Inc. is looking for experienced an Case Manager for its congregate program in the Bronx, Prospect Residence. The Case Manager’s main responsibility is to provide supportive services to assigned program participants in a housing setting. The type of support includes assisting with defining personal, vocational, and educational goals and using a person-centered / Harm Reduction model that supports individuals in their recovery, hopes, and opportunities. This position is eligible for Comunilife's generous benefits and paid time off package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement employer contributions after 2 years, tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
nSchedule:
nSun.-Thurs. 9am - 5pm
nEssential Duties:
nnnEnsure that each client is receiving appropriate and effective case management services.
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nnConduct comprehensive assessments and develop comprehensive service plans that identify mutually agreed upon long and short-term goals.
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nnConduct face to face contacts (home visits/office visits) as specified in the service plan(s); with a minimum of one home visit and one contact per week.
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nnProvide assistance in accessing primary medical care; assistance with adherence to medication regiments; teach activities for daily living; nutritional services; recreation programs; assistance in employment assessments, training, and private sector placement services; prevention with positives; and other necessary services to clients to increase their capacity for independent living.
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nnConduct reassessments and review service plans as needed on a quarterly basis to ensure that services are appropriate for the clients’ current needs.
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nnEnsures that each client has psychosocial.
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nnProvide crisis intervention to clients and their families as needed.
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nnMaintain ongoing awareness of clients’ medical conditions so that services are appropriate to changing needs.
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nnArrange support and home health care services as necessary, making referrals to medical, home care, mental health and/or substance abuse services.
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nnProvide counseling and orientation regarding tenant’s rights and responsibilities to maintain and retain housing.
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nnAssist clients in moving from hospitals, nursing homes or other locations into their apartments, and provide transportation when necessary.
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nnIn collaboration with vocational counselors and entitlement specialists provide advocacy & referrals to educational, training and/or employment programs and/or job placement in the private sector.
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nnAssist clients in locating alternative housing options, when a client’s health so requires.
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nnProvide and coordinate all supportive services as needed.
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nnCollaborate with all providers within and outside of Comunilife involved with the client/family.
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nnMaintain regular personal contact, developing a trusting working relationship with clients in order to monitor physical and emotional capacity for independent living.
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nnMaintain and complete required documentation including all contacts made with the client and any contact on their behalf.
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nnParticipate in weekly supervision.
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nnSubmit a weekly schedule of field visits.
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nnParticipate in mandated training workshops, seminars, and case presentations as well as meetings with peers and supervisors.
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n nQualifications
nEducation and Experience Requirement(s)
nBachelors Degree required; with minimum two years field work experience and direct mental illness work experience. Individual, family and group counseling experience required, particularly with mentally ill populations. Preference given to persons with experience in working with homeless individuals in Congregate Programs, bi-lingual, bi-cultural in Spanish, a plus.
nComunilife is an EEO employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Worksite address
bronx, NY, 10400, US
Who can apply
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