Case Manager Homeless Shelter

Lifting Up Westchester•City of Peekskill, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Seeking a professional, experienced case manager familiar with shelters and housing. Candidate will work with vulnerable, indigent male and female adults, develop and coordinate service plans for full caseload assigned including resident and drop in population; utilize day to day working relationship with internal programs, outside agencies and resources relevant to client population; make appropriate referrals and follow-up on referrals; participate in weekly one on one supervision, case conferences; organize special didactic activities for clients; follow-up on special problems of individual clients; maintain and regularly update client records; and submit program reports as required. Engage and refer to local treatment providers serving chronically homeless individuals suffering from disorders of mental illness and substance abuse. Utilizing trust-building, motivational interviewing, and integrated treatment methodologies, monitor progress and make referrals to additional support services focused on helping clients achieve housing stability.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree relevant to human services and/or at least 4 years of proven experience in Human Service work.
Two years of experience working with homeless, mentally ill, indigent, chemically addicted adults preferable.
Experience working with D.S.S. and other service providers.
Must have a valid driver's license.
Excellent organizational, time management and writing skills.
Must be dependable, flexible, and disciplined, and possess sensitivity, tact, and resourcefulness.
Eager to assist clients in a nonjudgmental, empathetic and compassionate manner.
Background Report Required.

Nice To Haves

CASAC or CASAC-In-Training or equivalent experience preferred.
Bi-lingual an asset.

Responsibilities

Develop and coordinate service plans for a full caseload of residents and drop-in population.
Utilize working relationships with internal programs, outside agencies, and resources relevant to the client population.
Make appropriate referrals and follow up on referrals.
Participate in weekly one-on-one supervision and case conferences.
Organize special didactic activities for clients.
Follow up on special problems of individual clients.
Maintain and regularly update client records.
Submit program reports as required.
Engage and refer to local treatment providers serving chronically homeless individuals suffering from disorders of mental illness and substance abuse.
Monitor progress and make referrals to additional support services focused on helping clients achieve housing stability using trust-building, motivational interviewing, and integrated treatment methodologies.