Case Manager

Vibrant Emotional Health•Bronx, NY

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Case Manager is a key member of the program staff in supporting young adults addressing their social and emotional needs as they develop their independent living and life functioning skills. Case Managers use core practices to facilitate young adults making better decisions and improving their progress and outcomes, as well as improving their social-emotional progress and outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelors of Social Work, Psychology or a related field of study
Minimum of 1 year of experience providing case management to youth and their families.
Experience writing progress notes, managing case files, and providing counseling and conflict resolution
Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and navigating a desktop computer
Must be able to remain in a stationary position constantly, using standard office equipment including a computer, keyboard, and telephone
Must be able to respond to telephones and other auditory stimulation
Must be able to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, copy machines/printers, etc.
Must be able to constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a copy machine/printer
Must be able to constantly communicate with program participants, service providers, and colleagues and exchange accurate information

Nice To Haves

Masters of Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Psychology or a related field a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

Complete assessments, service plans, facilitate groups, provide crisis intervention, counseling and conflict resolution and accompanying youth to health and mental health appointments, conduct home visits as necessary.
Assists youth with securing essential documents (i.e. social security cards, working papers, picture ID’s etc.) in addition to concrete services and providing referrals and linkages to health, mental health, substance use, preventive and other support services.
Meets for regular supervision to discuss issues and concerns with caseload and provide suggestions and resolutions; reports and documents all incidents to immediate supervisor within 24 hours.
Participates and attends meetings/seminars/trainings for professional development and skill building.
Responsible for accurate caseload entries and other assigned record keeping
Maintains professionalism as it relates to dress, time management and culture.
Provides counseling for youth and young adults and their families to foster support
Additional duties as assigned