Case Manager, Econo Lodge
African American Planning Commission, Inc. · Jamaica, NY · 1 mo ago
OTHR$66k/yrFull-time
About the role
The Case Manager reports to the Case Manager Supervisor.
Responsibilities
- Conduct initial intake including but not limited to social service assessments, psychosocial, independent living plans, and referrals of incoming clients who are referred from the shelter system
- Conduct updates to psychosocial assessments and other evaluations as a basis for developing appropriate referrals, changes in treatment planning, and other interventions.
- Develop Individual Living Plan (ILP) with client participation.
- Identify benefits or entitlements that may be available.
- Connect clients to psychiatric services
- Connect clients to medical treatment & substance use treatment facilities when applicable
- Obtain identification, public benefits and other applicable income sources for clients
- Meet biweekly with clients to assess ongoing needs, encourage harm reduction, and update service plans
- Document all efforts in providing services, interactions, follow-up regarding resident involvement.
- Maintain up-to-date confidential client case records for assigned caseload.
- Complete daily tracking for ILP completion reports.
- Conduct work related functions with staff, clients and others, in a professional manner.
- Serve as a liaison to appropriate support service agencies and programs e.g., Health facilities; Income Maintenance Center, Board of Education, etc.)
- Participate in regular scheduled social service team meetings.
- Comply with AAPCI policies and procedures.
- Maintain professional growth and responsibilities.
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Minimal Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree relevant to human services and at least one (1) year of proven experience in Human Service related field; or an Associate Degree with at least two (2) – three (3) years of proven experience in a Human Service related field. Bi‑lingual preferred; Familiarity with CARES preferred.
- Other Qualifications: Must possess sensitivity, tact, and resourcefulness; an eagerness to assist clients in a nonjudgmental, empathetic and compassionate manner; must demonstrate responsiveness to cultural differences and a commitment to the value of cultural competency; ability to develop and maintain appropriate boundaries; excellent organizational, time management and writing skills; experience working with DHS and other service providers, preferred; experience providing case management services to families with children referred from DHS.
Benefits
- Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental & Vision
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (23 days)
- Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- Retirement Benefits Plan (403B)
- Potential for college student debt forgiveness tax free on Federal Direct Loans created under the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007, PSLF, if you work full‑time and after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a Qualifying Repayment Plan.
Pay
The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $66,193.40.