Assistant Case ManagerNew
About The Position
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 an Assistant Case Manager to join our team! An ideal candidate should meet the following requirements: The full-time Assistant Case Manager assists the case manager with the placement of homeless clients with housing and identifies permanent housing that clients can afford independently in the community. Assists with linkages to educational and/or vocational resources and budgeting skills to support clients' financial independence. Provides engagement efforts to engage landlords and retain consumers in housing. The Assistant Case Manager assists with coordination and provision of support services to clients of the housing program. Responsible for assistance with the oversight of the housing sites including safety checks and regular visits, rent payment, assisting in site maintenance, and case management services or coordination with external Care Coordinators or Case Managers, as appropriate. Implement contract regulations and assist with preparation of necessary reports to funding sources. Assist both Housing Specialists during crisis intervention, participate in case conferences and assist with maintenance of documentation/client files. 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.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or the equivalent.
- Valid driver's license, safe driving record, valid auto insurance and access to a vehicle is required.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in health or human services and 1 year of related experience strongly preferred.
- Experience with families preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conduct outreach and engagement efforts with landlords, brokers, realtors and clients.
- Assist in identifying and inspecting rental units for potential placement.
- Retrieve community resources and donations for clients.
- Assists with housing placement and securing necessary benefits.
- Work with clients on developing budgets and ensuring rent payments.
- Provide referrals, linkage and follow up to community supports and programs.
- Coach and encourage consumers in self-advocacy and self-management.
- Assist to meet with clients to discuss service plan goals.
- Provide frequent contact, home visits and monitoring of progress.
- Accompany consumers on clinical and supportive service appointments.
- Assist to coordinate services with Care Coordinator/Case Manager.
- Assist with crisis intervention.
- Participate in case conferences.
- Assist with maintenance of binder/client files.
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
