Supported Housing Case Manager

Access: Supports for Living•Mount Vernon, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Be part of a team that values connection, accountability, and real impact. At Access, our Culture Playbook isn’t a poster on the wall – it’s how we show up for each other and for the people we support. You’ll be part of a team that is clear about expectations, supportive and accountable, focused on outcomes that matter to people, and committed to helping people live the healthiest and fullest lives possible – while making sure our staff can do the same.

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, 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.
Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with program requirements.
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 including Progress notes (Monthly/as needed), Service Plans (Updated every three months), Participants consent forms (Yearly or as needed), and Other required documentation (Face sheets, enrollment form, rent calculation, and etc.).
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.