Case Manager - Supportive Housing Cortelyou

Brooklyn Community Services • Brooklyn, NY

78d • $55,000 - $60,000

About The Position

Cortelyou is a 46 unit supportive housing program located in Flatbush Brooklyn. The Program specially services young adults 18-25 years old with Serious and Persistent Mental Illness and have a chronic history of being unhoused. Most of the young adults living at Cortelyou are members of the LGBTQ+ community. The Program offers a safe environment and supportive services to help our young adults to move towards long term stability. This Program is under the NY/NY 15 population C agreement and funding is being provided through the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

Requirements

• BSW or Bachelor's in human services related field, with a minimum of two years of experience with homeless, at-risk, or system involved LGBTQIIA youth, experience serving youth living in supported housing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships with in-house colleagues and external partners.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and technical skills.
• Propensity and willingness to learn, persevere, and think outside the box to help young people make progress toward their goals.
• Undergo pre-employment screenings such as the Criminal Background Check required by OMH.

Nice To Haves

• Members of the LGBTQIA+ community are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Cultivating a safe and affirming living environment for formerly homeless, young adults, many living with a significant mental illness, and identifying as part of the LGBTQIA+ community.
• Providing consistent, high quality program service delivery to all clients populations in accordance with funder and regulatory requirements; best practices; BCS policies and Core Values; and Code of Conduct for Custodians of People with Special Needs.
• Navigating all client services including referrals for specialty care, coordinating appointments, and aiding residents with achieving goals identified in their Individualized Treatment Plan.
• Completing all required assessments and service plans in a timely manner.
• Completing progress notes within 24 hours of individual sessions.
• Meeting with all clients assigned to caseload a minimum of once per week and/or as instructed by Program Director.
• Ensuring all clinical and administrative documents are completed accurately, timely and in accordance with program policies/procedures and DOHMH regulatory standards.
• Providing crisis intervention services and completing all incident reports in accordance with DOHMH standards.
• Working with residents in their homes, the local community, and program offices to elevate their overall daily living skills.
• Escorting clients to appointments as instructed by Program Director.
• Collaborating with property management to address all client apartment needs and repairs.
• Conducting apartment inspections as instructed by Program Director.
• Collaborating with MHANY management to assist clients with navigating all processes required to recertify apartment units.
• Aiding with coordinating resident move-ins and move-outs.
• Participating in recreational events in the community to increase consumer socialization skills.
• Attending all meetings, trainings, seminars, workshops, and case conferences as assigned and required.
• Completing all other tasks as assigned by Program Director.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees