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Case Manager, Office of Mental Health (OMH) Supported Housing Program

CAMBA · Brooklyn, NY · 1 wk ago
On-siteManagement$52k/yrFull-time

Who We Are

CAMBA is a community of staff, volunteers, clients, donors, neighbors and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City, where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports they need to thrive. We take a comprehensive approach by offering more than 180 integrated programs in: Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services. We reach more than 73,000 individuals and families, including almost 13,000 youth. CAMBA serves a diverse cross section of New Yorkers from new mothers in Brownsville to job seekers in the Rockaways. More than half of our clients are immigrants and refugees from around the globe. Over 85% of our families are in living in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today.

Office of Mental Health (OMH) Supported Housing Program

The Office of Mental Health (OMH) Supported Housing Program provides a total of 87 units of scattered site housing to individuals who meet the program’s eligibility. The first program provides 70 units of housing to chronically homeless single adults who are eligible for SSI or SSD and suffer from Serious and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI) or are diagnosed as Mentally Ill and Chemically Addicted (MICA). The second program provides 10 units of housing for SPMI individuals who reside in OMH psychiatric centers, Article 28 inpatient hospitals, residential treatment programs and adult homes. The third program provides 7 units of housing to individuals who are SPMI and have been residents of either OMH Psychiatric Centers or OMH operated residential programs for one year or longer. All apartments are located in Brooklyn. The program offers Case management services focusing on removing barriers to maintain housing by ensuring that all clients’ basic needs are met and that clients are connected to needed services, such as mental health and substance abuse. The operations component focuses on the housing units meeting habitability standards by working with landlords and management companies to address major repair issues and complete minor repairs, as well as identifying new units, negotiating leases, and making units ready when there is a vacancy. Clients contribute 30% of their income towards their rent.

Position: Case Manager

  • Responsible for providing all contract funded activities including conducting and completing Intakes, Assessments, Service Plans, Reassessments, Service Plan Updates, Accompaniment, Referrals, Advocacy, Housing Inspections, Case Conference, etc.
  • Completes all program documentation and enters all client services into Client Track.
  • Ensures clients are connected to and maintain primary medical care and adhere to medical and medication treatment.
  • Connects clients to needed services such as medical, mental health, substance use treatment, as well as legal, entitlements, etc.
  • Makes regular telephone contact and/or face-to-face home and office visits to monitor clients' progress and document via progress notes.
  • Fulfills the role of client liaison/client advocate with outside organizations regarding education, healthcare, housing, legal issues, etc.
  • Escorts clients to appointments (educational, medical, social service, etc.).
  • Aids clients in completing applications for benefits and entitlements and monitors the outcome of the process.
  • Collects all required documentation and creates client files.
  • Conducts at least one home visit per month.
  • Reports any repair issues to the Housing Specialist.
  • Maintains clients' living conditions.
  • Mets required monthly projections.
  • Provides all required information for the completion of monthly program reports.
  • Maintains clients' charts always audit ready.

Minimum Education/Experience Required

  • Bachelor or Associate degree with one year of equivalent experience, or
  • Two years of equivalent experience with sufficient education and technical expertise to comprehend written and oral instructions (work orders), basic math to accomplish maintenance tasks, and to document accomplished tasks.

Other Requirements

  • OMH Fingerprinting Required
  • Relevant experience, preferably in a mid-sized (250+ employees) organization working with persons with histories of homelessness, mental illness, and/or substance abuse.
  • Good written & verbal communication.
  • Computer literacy in Microsoft Office Suite.

Compensation

$51,500 annually

Status

Full-time (35 hours per week)

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
  • Paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time)
  • Paid holidays

CAMBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We value a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace. People of color, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are encouraged to apply. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, marital or veteran status, pregnancy status or sexual orientation.

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