Case Worker

Behavioral Health Services North Inc • Plattsburgh, NY

13h • $21 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

BHSN, one of the fastest-growing organizations providing whole-person care in the region, is in search of passionate individuals to join our rapidly expanding team! Your role at BHSN: As a Supported Housing Case Worker at BHSN, you will assist eligible candidates, maintain independent living in transitional housing for homeless individuals and assist with empowering tenants to work toward self-sufficiency. All shifts are “stay awake” shifts.

Requirements

• Associates degree in relevant Human Services OR High School diploma and 3 years-experience in human services required
• Excellent interpersonal, engagement and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Valid NYS driver’s license with driving record acceptable to BHSN insurance carrier required
• Reliable transportation to travel locally
• Good computer/data entry skills
• Ability to lift up to 40lbs, bend and climb stairs required
• NARCAN and CPR certification required within 90 days of employment

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical duties including but not limited to data entry, filing, answering phones, as needed
• Assist with admitting and discharging program participants
• Assist with unit turnover which may include but not limited to removing garbage, cleaning, stocking until with furniture and household necessities.
• Assist with ensuring that tenants have NARCAN available to them on-site
• Maintain open communication with Clinton County Department of Social Services and their contracted agencies, regarding openings and tenant needs.
• Work together with CCDSS to empower tenants to work toward self-sufficiency and secure permanent housing
• Complete assessments to identify residents’ needs and connect/link to services accordingly
• Assist participants to develop individualized Housing Support Plans
• Routinely meet with residents in their home environment
• Complete inspections of units to ensure dwelling is safe and meets Housing Quality Standards (HQS)
• Attend treatment team meetings as scheduled and collaborate with team members including internal and external support systems within the community to identify and connect to needed resources/supports
• Respond immediately to crisis situations and offer intervention support in conjunction with BHSN Crisis and/or treatment team providers to prevent unnecessary ED visits
• Provides ongoing support and referrals as needed
• Act as a liaison between the tenant and the MHAB Property Manager to resolve housing issues quickly
• Complies with BHSN and regulatory policies and procedures
• Attends all training as required
• Performs job duties as assigned within the scope of this description
• This position requires cross training at other BHSN residential programs for support services and staff coverage as needed
• Participates in staff meetings as scheduled

Benefits

• Generous benefits, including personalized health coverage, paid time off, and holiday pay
• Working within our community, making a real impact, working alongside passionate colleagues
• Education reimbursement for specific program opportunities
• Accessible leadership team, coaching for your growth, and ample training opportunities
• With BHSN University, we provide our team members with continuous learning, mentorship, and internal education opportunities to encourage our team to discover and innovate
• As a rapidly growing organization, there are endless opportunities to grow within the organization
• Community discounts, loan forgiveness & more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree