Case Manager - Community Based

Family Residences and Essential Enterprises • Bethpage, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Working in collaboration with the Senior Case Worker, the Case Worker will assist individuals referred to the agency in managing budgets and government benefits. This position requires the ability to work with individuals with a primary diagnosis of a mental illness.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must be competent with email, Microsoft Word, and have some knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Basic banking knowledge.
• Demonstrates the ability to manage and balance multiple competing priorities while adhering to and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to formulate and sustain positive working relationships with colleagues.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Works in partnership with the Senior Case Worker to process referrals to the program, including creating the client files, setting up the client in the program software and submitting applications and other paperwork necessary for enrollment.
• Assist the Senior Case Worker in completing government reports (including but not limited to: Wage reporting, Representative Payee, Continuing Disability Reports.)
• Ensures all bills are paid timely, follows up on any outstanding payments or other issues.
• Reconciles the RFMS and PEX card funding program.
• Maintains all client files according to established procedures.
• Assist the Senior Case Worker in other duties related to the rep payee program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED