Case Manager - White Plains Road Residence
About The Position
The Doe Fund is seeking a Case Manager for its permanent supportive housing residence serving homeless individuals living with HIV/AIDS. The program provides long-term residential care and 24-hour support services in a community environment intended to maximize residents’ independence while supporting their physical and emotional security and well-being. The 98-unit residence includes housing for 49 individuals referred by New York City’s HIV/AIDS Services Administration (HASA), along with 49 apartments for moderate-income households. The Case Manager provides supportive case management services to residents. The role requires strong clinical and communication skills, experience working with the HIV/AIDS population, and flexibility to cover some evening hours.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a relevant field.
- At least three years of post-bachelor experience.
- Working knowledge of HIV/AIDS, substance abuse, mental illness, and homelessness.
- Strong case management skills, including knowledge of benefits in the NYC Metro area.
- Sensitivity to community issues and needs.
- Outstanding oral and written interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong ethical standards, confidentiality, and personal integrity.
- Flexibility to cover evening activities.
- Computer proficiency, including email, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a caseload and provide supportive case management services to residents.
- Maintain resident records in compliance with agency and funding standards.
- Conduct and review assessments.
- Develop and implement individual Service Plans and help residents pursue goals geared toward self-sufficiency.
- Monitor and ensure residents are linked to healthcare providers.
- Provide counseling and crisis intervention as needed.
- Help residents secure and maintain benefits.
- Liaise 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 training to enhance services provided to residents.
- Assist with completing reports as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Paid retirement plan participation
- Paid sick time
- Paid personal time
- Paid vacation time
- Paid holidays
- Discounted gym memberships
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
