Supported Housing Case Manager
Access Supports•Mount Vernon, NY
•Hybrid
About The Position
Provide case management services to assigned participants, including service planning, supportive counseling, and required home or office visits. Coordinate care with the Senior Case Manager and interdisciplinary team, assist participants with housing placement, entitlements, and community referrals, and maintain accurate documentation in accordance with program requirements.
Requirements
- Driver’s License required
- Minimum of 2 years working in a Mental Health/Substance Abuse Field
- Work History with Diverse population.
Responsibilities
- Provide case management services to assigned participants
- Function as a team member through attendance of weekly meetings/staff meeting
- Communicate and coordinate with Senior Case manager in order to carry out job requirements
- Conduct home/office visits monthly or as required.
- Assist participants in applying for Section 8 certificate or other appropriate Housing referrals.
- Assist and accompany participants to DSS & Social Security Administration for entitlements, as needed to apply for and secure benefits.
- Provide referrals and linkage of participants as needed to substance use treatment, vocational training, and various community resources and conduct appropriate follow-up. i.e. Health Home and Care Coordination providers.
- Evaluate apartment’s conformance to Housing Quality Standards for safety and habitability.
- Update information in program database as required.
- Maintain assigned charts (Progress notes, Service Plans, Participants consent forms, and Other required documentation)
- Provide supportive counseling to participants on caseload.
- Act a liaison with other service providers to help ensure appropriate service delivery.
- Assist client in developing and maintaining a budget for paying their bills such as, (Rent, Con Ed, Cable, Food Shopping, Etc.)
- Facilitate and mediate communication with assigned participants and landlords as needed.
- Reviews lease documents between participants and landlords to ensure participants are aware of, and understand the provisions of the lease agreement.
- Coordinate and collaborate with Finance Department to insure accurate and timely payments to landlords.
- Participate in case management and professional development activities such as trainings webinars, and continuing education services.
- Complete all other assignments.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
