Case Manager Homeless Shelter

Lifting Up Westchester•Peekskill, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Seeking a professional, experienced case manager familiar with shelters and housing. The candidate will work with vulnerable, indigent male and female adults, develop and coordinate service plans for a full caseload assigned, including resident and drop-in populations. This role involves utilizing day-to-day working relationships with internal programs, outside agencies, and resources relevant to the client population. Responsibilities include making appropriate referrals and following up on them, participating in weekly one-on-one supervision and case conferences, organizing special didactic activities for clients, following up on special problems of individual clients, maintaining and regularly updating client records, and submitting program reports as required. The role also involves engaging and referring 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, the case manager will 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 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 assigned, including resident and drop-in population.
Utilize day-to-day working relationships 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 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.