Case Manager

COMMUNITY HOUSING INNOVATIONS INC•Town of Smithtown, NY

13d•$24 - $55,000•Onsite

About The Position

Community Housing Innovations (CHI) is seeking a full-time Case Manager for its Smithtown, New York location. The role supports program participants in achieving personal and economic independence, developing the skills to obtain and retain permanent housing, and living in well-maintained units. The Case Manager provides direct client services and coordinates with service providers while ensuring compliance with program requirements and maintaining accurate records. The position is scheduled Tuesday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Overtime is available. Salary is listed as $24.04 for candidates with a bachelor's degree and $26.45 for candidates with a master's degree; the posting also lists a salary range of $24.04 to $55,000.00 hourly.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in human services or a related field; extensive experience may substitute for the educational requirement.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
English proficiency.
Basic competency with MS Windows, MS Office, and internet usage.
Ability to formulate simple financial budgets.
Ability to tour properties, walk distances, and climb stairs.
Ability to prioritize, make appropriate decisions, and exercise sound judgment.
Ability to relate to underserved, homeless, and disabled populations.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team; be organized, responsible, flexible, and attentive to detail; work under pressure, meet deadlines, and multitask.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Social Work.
Two years of experience in a related field, such as homelessness or housing.
Bilingual Spanish skills.

Responsibilities

Adhere to and enforce program regulations, policies, and procedures, and ensure clients receive quality services that meet program requirements.
Help clients develop Independent Living Plans (ILPs) by identifying needs and goals, and evaluate progress toward short- and long-term goals.
Provide information, referrals, counseling, crisis intervention, direct services, and advocacy to clients.
Develop and maintain a referral resource network and collaborate with DSS and other service providers to help clients meet ILP and program requirements.
Provide direct assistance, including preparing current and projected client budgets, resumes as appropriate, and support with activities of daily living (ADLs).
Conduct face-to-face meetings with clients.
Inspect living spaces regularly as required to assess clients' ADL needs and program compliance and to support housing retention.
Limit and document clients' improper use of agency resources, including damage to units, furniture, or appliances.
Evaluate, document, and report housing-unit and common-area physical plant needs to the direct supervisor.
Complete discharge plans with clients.
Submit required internal and external reports accurately and on time, including housing logs, unit inspection sheets, progress notes, ILPs, DSS authorization forms, and special-project reports; maintain orderly charts and files.