A nonprofit services organization in New York City is currently seeking a Spanish-speaking Case Manager for a promising opportunity with their growing team in the Bronx.About the Opportunity:
- Schedule: Monday to Friday
- Hours: 9am to 5pm (35hrs)
Responsibilities:The Case Manager will:
- Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop comprehensive service plans that identify mutually agreed upon long and short-term goals
- Conduct face to face contacts (home visits/office visits)
- Provide crisis intervention to clients and their families as needed.
- Maintain ongoing awareness of clients' medical conditions so that services are appropriate to changing needs
- Arrange support and home health care services as necessary, making referrals to medical, home care, mental health and/or substance abuse services
- Provide counseling and orientation regarding tenant's rights and responsibilities to maintain and retain housing
- Assist clients in moving from hospitals, nursing homes or other locations into their apartments, and provide transportation
- Maintain and complete required documentation including all contacts made with the client and any contact on their behalf
- Participate in discharge planning with hospital staff for a hospitalized clients
- Provide escort services as needed to medical or mental health services
- Provide support and education to the client on budgeting to meet financial obligations
- Perform other duties, as needed
Qualifications:
- 1+ year of work HRS / HASA direct work experience
- Bachelor's Degree
- Bilingual (English and Spanish)
- Extensive knowledge of Case Management principles & practices
- Individual, Family and Group Counseling experience
- Experience with Mental Health illness affected populations and/or Substance Use Disorder individuals
- Knowledge of at least one of the following service areas: homeless related issues, criminal justice, HIV/ AIDS, substance abuse.
- Microsoft Office proficient
Desired Skills:
- Experience using AWARDs & CARES documentation system