Clinical Case Manager

HELP USA • New York, NY

20h

About The Position

As a Clinical Case Manager in our Supportive Housing, you will be responsible for the delivery of case management and crisis intervention services to residents in a supportive permanent housing program. The Supportive Housing Clinical Case Manager is also responsible for assessing the program service level of tenants to promote independent living skills and increase housing stability within contract parameters.

Requirements

• MSW or related field.
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in delivering clinical crisis services.
• Computer-literate literate specifically with Microsoft applications, required.
• Valid NYS driver’s license required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in working with homeless populations, especially families, and the Housing First model preferred.
• Knowledge of AWADS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide initial/annual assessments for all members of the family, individualized service plan development, case management, supported referrals, and ongoing support to assist tenants to develop skills and achieve personal goals associated with housing stability and well-being. Document all services delivered with and on behalf of the tenants in AWARDS.
• Interview potential tenants for the program, including ensuring all indicated paperwork is reviewed and appropriate for the program, e.g., documentation on chronic homelessness, head of household has a disability, etc.
• Ensure all data collected in AWARDS is accurate and entered in a timely manner.
• Serve as a liaison and advocate with medical, mental health, and substance abuse providers and children’s schools to ensure compliance with attendance and assist parents when there is a need for an IEP.
• Develops linkages with community programs to support the identified needs of tenants, including, but not limited to, education/training, employment, mental health, substance abuse, medical, rental assistance, financial issues, etc.
• Assist tenants in overcoming barriers that may affect the timely submission of monthly rent.
• Work with property management to support tenants in all aspects of maintaining permanent housing.

Benefits

• Health insurance through Cigna, including dental and vision, with an option that covers the entire family with minimal employee contribution.
• Generous Paid Time Off!
• 401(k) with Company contribution, even if the employee doesn't contribute.
• And More!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees