Case Manager (1115 Waiver)

About the role

At Bethesda House, our goal is to end the cycle of poverty and homelessness - not just manage the symptoms. Our teams work to address each individual on a holistic level so they feel heard, respected, and safe in our care. We offer hands-on help to address chronic homelessness, mental health, substance abuse, disability, and systematic poverty by offering innovative solutions and proactive services to the most vulnerable in Schenectady County.

Responsibilities

• Screening, Eligibility Assessment, Navigation
• Housing- Temporary housing – emergency shelter
• Pre-tenancy Services
• Tenancy Sustaining Services
• Housing Transition
• Evaluate, approve, or decline Unite Us referrals
• Complete the Screening tool, intake/ assessment form
• Assess income stabilization, address barriers to increase earned or unearned income- Complete and submit SOAR applications
• Financial / budgeting, as appropriate – enroll in in-house Custodial Account program
• Access in-house rental subsidy funding, as appropriate
• Assess housing- Develop a plan for long-term, stable housing
• Complete initial Health Screening- Refer to in-house Medical team
• Refer to in-house Social Work team
• Landlord / tenant mediation
• Ensure all necessary documentation is completed.
• As appropriate, ensure the CoC application is completed and the client data is entered into the HMIS database

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field required with two to five years experience providing services to individuals with chronic medical conditions and behavioral health issues.
• Experience working with a diverse and challenging population.
• Experience working with the homeless population; people who have mental illness and/or substance abuse history.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Knowledge of agencies, programs, and services in the community.
• Knowledge of eligibility criteria and application process for mainstream/entitlement programs.
• Demonstrated resourcefulness, ability to work independently and take initiative
• Valid, clean NYS Driver’s License for at least one year.

Qualifications

• Valid, clean NYS Driver’s License for at least one year.

Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Knowledge of agencies, programs, and services in the community.
• Knowledge of eligibility criteria and application process for mainstream/entitlement programs.
• Demonstrated resourcefulness, ability to work independently and take initiative.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• retirement plan

Pay

$23.00 - $25.00/ hr based on experience and complexity of assigned area of service

Schedule

Monday – Friday

Job Type

Full-time, Non-Exempt (40 hrs/ wk)

Company

Bethesda House

Employment Type

Exempt

Equal Opportunity Employer

Bethesda House is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In all employment and hiring decisions, the Agency complies with applicable anti-discrimination laws.