Case Managers

PURPOSE: The Supervised Independent Living Program (SILP) provides transitional living environment for older youth who are ready to move towards independent living but could benefit from a supportive environment to build the skills required to live independently. The SILP provides resources for youth 18-20 years old are experiencing challenges as they transition to adulthood. POSITION OVERVIEW: The Case Manager is the most senior level of direct care staff working with clients of the Jewish Boards childrens community residential programs. The Case Manager provides support and counseling with goals of stabilization incorporation of independent living skills and successful discharge to the community. KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Client Engagement:Carries a caseload of residents and provides services to those residents within the scope of program regulations and agency and assesses independent living skills and supports clients in meeting individual on behalf of residents with other services residents to community based treatment and collaborates with other services providers when coordinating person-centered and collaborative service planning with clients also ensuring service plans are completed and signed by residents according to regulatory guidelines and and explains agency policies and procedures to run groups under residents toward the goal of medication management independence including appropriate person-centered residents to appointments as Process:Participates in intake assessment discharge and follow-up in regular staff meetings and trainings. May be asked to travel to offsite meetings and in planning and execution of special and holiday :Files incident reports as regular and timely documentation of all resident interactions including progress and informational progress notes meet monthly billing documentation requirements if applicable. CORE COMPETENCIES for the position include: Excellent resident engagement skillsStrong verbal and written communication skillsAttention to detailAbility to work independently as well as with a team EDUCATIONAL / TRAINING REQUIRED:A Bachelors degree is required; Masters degree in Human Services or related field preferredADDITIONAL QUALIFIICATIONS NEEDED:Willingness to work with adolescents/young adults living with the impact of trauma and experience mental health and respect for vulnerable and understanding for the sometimes-slow process of stabilization and SKILLS REQUIRED:Familiarity with working in Windows and willingness to learn new systems and application with Connections (ACS record) with telehealth. WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL EFFORT:Travel in the community with to travel between you join us youll have these great benefits:Generous paid time off in addition to paid agency holidays and 15 sick daysAffordable and high-quality medical/dental/vision plansTuition assistance and educational loan forgivenessFree continuing education opportunities403(b) retirement benefits and a pensionFlexible spending accounts for health and transportation24/7 Accessible Employee Assistance ProgramLife and disability insuranceDiversity equity and inclusion working groups that are available for you to join including Confronting Structural Racism (COR) Coalition Against Anti-Semitism (CAAS) and the LGBTQ Steering CommitteeWho we are:The Jewish Board delivers innovative high-quality and compassionate mental health and social services to over 45000 New Yorkers each year. We are unique in serving everyone from infants and their families to children teens and adults. We are proud to employ and serve people of all religions races cultural backgrounds gender expressions and sexual orientations. We are committed to building diverse equitable and inclusive teams to help support our mission and we strongly encourage candidates from historically marginalized backgrounds to apply to work with on Equal Opportunity: