Description
Position:Supported Housing Case Manager
Location:Middletown NY
Salary: $19.50 hourly
In this position the ideal candidate will:
- Engage the recipients and create a shared Housing Health and Recovery Plan that will reflect the principles of person-centered strength-based recovery with the ultimate goal of self-sufficiency.
- Provide outreach and assistance securing apartments in the recipients desired community.
- Provide services that will touch all of the life domain areas including employment finance permanent relationships medical needs health legal concerns family education transportation safety culture spirituality and social.
- Partner with recipients as they integrate into the community of their choice and support them to make informed choices of the available supports services and recreational opportunities.
- Assist with a plan for discharge when the recipient is ready to transition out of Supported Housing. Anticipate supports and services needed to highly support the transition and ensure implementation of all linkages to facilitate success.
- Serves as a model guide and bridge towards highest level of independent community living.
- Skills: engagement assessment crisis intervention linking community integration
- Comply with necessary paperwork regulations
- Comply with regulations set by employer as well as NYS OMH
- Work closely with community providers on facilitating a smooth transition for all referrals into the Supported Housing Program.
- Share responsibility for off-hours and emergency situation
Qualifications:
2 years of experience working in case management or mental health services and/or equivalent experience
- Excellent interpersonal and engagement skills
- Good organizational skills
Education:
Bachelors Degree in Health and Human Services or related field or
A Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor/ CASAC
EEO Employer
Required Experience:
Manager