Housing Case Manager

Options For Community Living • Hempstead, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Options for Community Living, Inc. is committed to helping Long Island's most vulnerable families and individuals live healthier, more stable, and productive lives. In 1982, Options was established to respond to the need for housing in the community for people with serious mental illness. Today, Options serves over 2,000 adults and children annually and manages more than 160 residential properties across Long Island. $500 Sign-on Bonus! Options for Community Living, Inc. is looking for a Housing Case Manager to join our team! An ideal candidate should meet the following requirements: The above salary range represents Options for Community Living's good faith and reasonable estimate of potential compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job posting and may be modified in the future. When determining a salary offer, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education level, language skillset, credentials, professional licensure, budget, and internal equity). Schedule Options: (35 hours/week) Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Location: In person based out of our Hempstead office, with field visits required. Pay Type: Non-exempt Incredible people doing meaningful work. People come to work at Options to help improve the overall quality of life for individuals within the community. Our welcoming workforce is dedicated to helping the most vulnerable Long Islanders reach their fullest potential.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in social work or related health or human services field and 1 year of related experience, or an Associate's degree or certification as an R.N. or L.P.N. and 2 years of related experience.
• Valid driver's license, safe driving record, valid auto insurance and access to a vehicle is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with families preferred.
• Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish speaking).

Responsibilities

• The Housing Case Manager assists the Housing Program Supervisor in the coordination and provision of support services to clients in Options' permanent housing program.
• The Housing Case Manager is responsible for recruitment and assessment of eligible clients, oversight of the housing sites including safety checks and regular visits, rent payment, assisting in site maintenance, and case management services and/or coordination with external Care Coordinators or Case Managers, as appropriate.
• Implement contract regulations and assist with preparation of necessary reports to funding sources.
• Assist in the implementation, planning and coordination of program policies, procedures and operations.
• Maintain contact with referral sources to identify program candidates.
• Complete intakes and gather supporting documentation. Maintain and update status of waiting list clients.
• Arrange for submission of DSS housing requests, inspection of sites and maintain relationship with appropriate DSS staff.
• Coordinate admissions.
• Complete needs assessments, reassessments and service plans as needed.
• Participate in case conferences as needed (at least annually).
• Provide case management services, independent living skills training, referrals and linkages to community resources.
• Meet with internal or external case management staff regularly to coordinate services.
• Make regular visits to see housing sites to ensure health and safety of clients and access to services. Must travel to visit clients using own vehicle on a regular basis.
• Assist in coordination of discharges when necessary, ensuring appropriate residential alternatives and services.
• Provide mediation, counseling, behavioral intervention and crisis management services.
• Other program or administrative activities as appropriate.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Generous PTO: 5 Wellness Days, 10-22 Vacation Days, 8 Sick Days, 11 Paid Holidays - yearly
• 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance
• Wellness Initiatives
• Paid Training & On-the-Job Training
• Promotional Opportunities
• Mileage reimbursement
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account

What This Job Offers

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