CASE MANAGER

PRATT AREA COMMUNITY COUNCIL INC • New York, NY

23d • $26 - $30 • Hybrid

About The Position

IMPACCT Brooklyn is seeking a full-time Social Services Case Manager to oversee a diverse caseload of vulnerable and/or at-risk adults. The ideal candidate will be team-oriented, responsible, reliable, and accountable, with a demonstrated commitment to prioritizing client health and safety. A genuine passion for helping others and a strong motivation to take on challenging work for the benefit of our clients is essential. We welcome applications from qualified individuals who are eager to join a dynamic, highly productive team. This position reports to the Director of Supportive Housing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Mental Health (MSW preferred)
• candidates with five or more years of case management experience will also be considered
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required
• Proficiency with computer programs, including Outlook, Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint
• Fluency in English is required
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a residential setting is preferred
• bilingual (Spanish) candidates are preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of 12 chronically homeless individuals with special needs
• Provide person-centered best practice due diligent comprehensive intensive case management services to clients with co-occurring disorders such as mental health, substance use
• Work with client to develop quarterly treatment service plans and objectives, complete bi-annual assessment of service needs, and annual psychosocial
• Assist clients in advocating and obtaining benefits, entitlements and legal services
• Provide crisis intervention services and if necessary, refer clients for psychiatric assessment
• Provide collaborative care coordination with service providers for clients, including primary and ongoing medical, mental health, substance abuse and supportive services
• Assist clients in obtaining and if possible, achieving independent living.
• Provide weekly face-to-face case management services and monthly home inspections.
• Responsible for maintaining community partnerships with all medical providers, treatment centers, detox, and rehabilitation programs
• Facilitate group sessions
• Present psychosocial needs, strengths and limitations of all assigned clients during interdisciplinary care planning meetings and case conferences
• Ensure the integrity and confidentiality of all client information.
• Attend Professional Development training
• Documentation of all contact and services in compliance with contract and agency standards and provide all weekly contact progress notes to the Director by COB Friday
• Perform other duties as required
• Adhere to the Social Work Code of Ethics

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off for vacation and personal holidays
• a 403(b) retirement plan
• tuition reimbursement
• a Flexible Spending Account
• medical insurance
• access to an Employee Assistance Program
• additional fringe benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level