Case Manager - Young Adult

Options for Community Living, Inc. • Brentwood, NY

1d • Onsite

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 a Young Adult Case Manager to join our team! An ideal candidate should meet the following requirements:

Requirements

• High School Diploma or the equivalent and 2 years of related experience, or a Bachelor's degree and 1 year of related experience.
• Valid driver’s license, safe driving record, valid auto insurance and access to a vehicle is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with young adults is preferred.

Responsibilities

• The Case Manager, Level 1, provides supportive case management services to Adults and Young Adults with mental illness in the apartment treatment and supportive housing program. Monitors maintenance of sites and provides on site visits to scattered housing locations.
• Plan and evaluate service plans and monitor objectives. Write progress notes weekly.
• Reviews case management plans and prepares periodic reassessments.
• Perform site visits 3-5 times weekly with apartment treatment residents and 1-3 times weekly with supportive housing residents, dependent on client need and desire.
• Monitor maintenance of sites.
• Provide information regarding community resources and orient residents to the area.
• Assist in securing vocational assessment services, job training and education programs.
• Provide advocacy services to gain appropriate entitlements and services.
• Intervene in situations requiring immediate attention to ensure safety of residents.
• Provide mediation, counseling, behavioral intervention, and crisis management services.
• Consult and coordinate with clients’ family and providers as needed for effective service delivery.
• Train and assist residents in the activities of daily living including household maintenance.
• Notify program supervisor/manager of any medical or psychiatric emergency.
• Oversee medication maintenance and assist residents in the development of self-medication skills as needed.
• Attend team meetings and discharge meetings as necessary.
• Ensure household cleanliness is maintained to agency standards and assist as needed. Conduct fire drills at sites as needed.
• Any additional relevant tasks as assigned by management.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees