About this opportunity
Institute for Community Living , Inc. lists this Sr. Case opportunity in bronx, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Rate: $27.67 USD per hour
nDescription
nJOB SUMMARY:
nUnder the general supervision of the Program Director/designee, functions as part of a team assigned to support consumers living in independent apartments in the community. Assists assigned individuals in developing and maintaining viable living, working and social situations in the community by obtaining needed medical, social, psychosocial, educational, financial, vocational and other services. Participates in the provision of crisis intervention services to participants. Travels to/visits consumers' residences or apartments to provide counsel and assistance and to help the consumers, within their capabilities and interests, in maintaining the greatest degree of independent living. The majority of duties are often performed independently under general supervision.
nESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
nnnTravels to/visits consumers' residences to provide supportive services on a schedule established by the program. Help the consumer to modify attitudes and patterns of behavior by increasing understanding of self and others. Counsels’ consumers individually or in small groups regarding plans for meeting service needs and aids the consumers to mobilize inner capabilities and environmental resources to attain goals.
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nnSecures information, such as medical, psychological, and social factors contributing to the individual's situation, and evaluates these and the individual's capabilities. Based on this information, completes and maintains consumer treatment plans to include quarterly service-plan reviews, assessments, medical records, and changes in treatment and/or medications either manually or using a computer. Maintains a case-record for each resident/consumer and completes required forms. Continually documents consumer treatment progress. Reviews service plans and performs follow-up to determine quantity and quality service provided. Accesses and records individual and community resource information and treatment plans manually or using a computer.
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nnMaintains up-to-date, accurate individual case records on each assigned consumer and develops measurable and objective service plans that maximize consumer rehabilitative abilities in accordance with regulatory guidelines. Ensures that plans include consideration of the consumer's cultural and ethnic background, customs, needs, beliefs and primary language.
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nnProvides supportive counseling in 1 :1 or group formats that assist the consumer to modify attitudes and behaviors as needed.
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nnObtains and develops resource information for consumers in all aspects of their care; disseminates this information to consumers in a manner that is clear and understandable.
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nnUses cognitive-behavioral techniques (e.g. role-plays, skills training, plans of action) to assist the consumer in meeting service plan goals.
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nnFacilitates individualized services to the consumer that meet the diverse needs of the consumer and focus on-the discharge-planning goal.
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nnExplains the types of clinical services, recreational activities, and ICL programs available to consumers; instructs the consumer in daily living skills, socialization skill enhancement and conflict resolution.
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nnPerforms crisis assessment and nonverbal and verbal crisis intervention.
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nnRefers consumers to community resources and other organizations. Accompany consumers on regularly scheduled or emergency visits to medical treatment facilities, social agencies, government offices, or other locations associated with the treatment or assistance of the consumer.
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nnRotate on-call responsibilities.
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nnImmediately reports serious incidents, serious incident allegations, incidents, or sensitive situations to supervisors. Completes incident reports in accordance with ICL policy. Accounts for consumers and files missing person reports on consumers not accounted for in accordance with ICL policy and procedure.
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nnPlans, escorts, and/or arrange social or recreational activities for and with consumers.
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nnPerforms regular inspections of the consumer's residence to ensure the safety of the consumers, accountability of ICL property, and cleanliness of consumer's residence.
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nnReviews the staff communications log and makes entries concerning essential elements of information designated by program management.
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nnExecutes emergency plans as outlined in the policy and procedure manual. Administers CPR or first aid to staff or consumers who are injured.
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nnAssists in the orientation of new personnel when requested.
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nnComplies with attendance and timekeeping rules and reports reliably and regularly to work on an on-going basis.
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nnAttends regularly scheduled clinical meetings, staff meetings and supervision as well as in-service training and development activities.
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nnComplies with the agency infection control policies.
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nnAdvocates on behalf of consumer with outside service providers and within ICL.
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nnAssists resident/consumer in finding and getting into vocational training or other training opportunities and working with other team members (Substance Abuse Specialist, Nurse) in addressing the needs of consumers.
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nnOther job-related duties that may be assigned.
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n nAdditional duties of Senior Case Manager:
nnnCaseload will include clinical high-risk client.
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nnCarry a minimum of 12 clients at a given time or during case management vacancies.
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nnProvide peer to peer support to case managers through modeling and coaching.
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nnWilling and able to address crisis intervention in community.
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nnProvide assistant and support with program audits and follow-ups.
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nnAssist with the management and training of spreadsheets utilized for case management.
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n nESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
nnnCommitted to active promotion of ICL values and goals.
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nnAbility to work with consumers/residents, families, and staff in a caring and respectful manner, and with due understanding of and consideration for cultural differences.
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nnAbility to serve as a role model to residents/consumers, including modeling appropriate interpersonal interactions, demeanor, etc.
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nnAbility to effectively use required software such as IMA, Word, Outlook, and other technology required by ICL
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nnBasic understanding of the causes and processes of mental illness and substance abuse disorder.
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nnWillingness to continually learn and apply knowledge and willingness to participate in in-service training and development activities.
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nnAbility to function as an effective team member, including performing share of work, cooperating with coworkers, and securing cooperation, and maintaining professional relationships and boundaries with co-workers, supervisors and consumers.
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nnAbility to use sound judgment in identifying and solving problems and knowing when to seek assistance.
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nnAbility to be aware of self and one's impact on others
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nnAbility to learn, understand and comply with all regulations, policies and procedures.
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nnAbility to organize time effectively to accomplish all tasks in a timely way and meet deadlines without prompting.
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nnAbility to develop, evaluate, implement and modify a case management plan, meeting all deadlines and productivity standards
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nnAbility to communicate effectively with staff, consumers/residents, families, and the public both orally and in writing.
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nnAbility to prepare accurate and timely documentation, reports and other written material as assigned.
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nnAbility to work independently, and to conform to all applicable safety and accountability measures
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nnAbility to be empathic, actively looking for ways to help people, to be compassionate and hopeful and to believe and help others work toward recovery.
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nnAbility to engage in active listening-attending to what other people are saying and asking questions as appropriate Ability to identify the nature of problems and to participate effectively in solving problems.
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nnAbility to report for work as scheduled on a consistent basis
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nnAbility to be ethical- to understand and adhere to internal and external laws, rules, and policies.
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n nQUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
nBachelor’s degree plus 1.5 years’ experience providing direct services to individuals with mental disabilities. Minimum experience requirements are waived for candidates with a bachelor’s degree that requires a one-year practicum working directly with individuals with mental disabilities (e.g., BSW); or an associate's degree in a human service-related field and two years of experience in human services.
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nEqual Opportunity Employer
nThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights ( notice from the Department of Labor.
Worksite address
bronx, NY, 10400, US
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