Case Manager - Westchester Residence
About The Position
The Doe Fund is seeking a Case Manager for its newest permanent supportive housing program, the Westchester Residence. This program is designed for homeless individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS, providing long-term residential care and twenty-four-hour support services in a community environment. The goal is to maximize residents' independence while ensuring their physical and emotional security and well-being. The residence will have 151 units, with 31 designated for individuals referred by the New York City HIV/AIDS Services Administration (HASA), and the remaining 120 units for moderate-income households. The Case Manager will be responsible for providing supportive case management services to the HASA-referred residents. The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical and communication skills and experience working with the HIV/AIDS population.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or relevant field
- Minimum of three years of post-Master's experience
- Working knowledge of HIV/AIDS, substance abuse, mental illness, and homelessness
- Excellent case management skills, including knowledge of benefits in the NYC Metro area
- Sensitivity to community issues and needs
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written
- Strong ethical standards, confidentiality, and personal integrity
- Computer proficiency (i.e., email, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Responsibilities
- Maintain a caseload and provide supportive case management services to these individuals
- Maintain resident records in compliance with agency and funding standards
- Conduct and review assessments
- Develop and implement individual Service Plans and assist residents with achieving their goals geared towards self-sufficiency
- Monitor and ensure residents are linked to healthcare providers
- Provide counseling and crisis intervention as necessary
- Assist residents in securing and maintaining benefits
- Maintain a liaison with community services including hospitals, substance abuse treatment programs, HRA, and mental health programs
- Facilitate groups and activities that promote health and independent living skills development
- Monitor and assist residents with rent payments and budgeting
- Conduct regular unit inspections
- Educate residents about approaches to mental health
- Attend ongoing trainings to enhance the services provided to the residents
- Assist with completion of reports as needed
- Other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
