Location: Long Island City,NY, USA
Case Manager-(HRA) SS Queens
Job Details
Job Location
Long Island City, NY
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
2 Year Degree
Salary Range
$40,400.00 - $50,000.00 Salary
Travel Percentage
Up to 25%
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Nonprofit - Social Services
Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Case Manager
PROGRAM: HRA/HSA Scatter Site
LOCATION: Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens - based on Program location
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full time,35 hrs
JOB SUMMARY
The Case Managers main responsibility is to provide case management services for a caseload of 22 clients and their family members. The Case Manager prepares comprehensive assessments and service plans. Home visits and Field work are required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
+ Ensure that each client is receiving appropriate and effective case management services
+ 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) as specified in the service plan(s); with a minimum of one home visit per month and one contact per week.
+ Provide assistance in accessing primary medical care; assistance with adherence to medication regiments; teach activities for daily living; nutritional services; recreation programs; assistance in employment assessments, training, and private sector placement services; prevention with positives; and other necessary services to clients to increase their capacity for independent living.
+ Review the case management service plans and conduct reassessments on a quarterly basis to ensure that services are appropriate for the clients current needs.
+ 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
+ Ensure that clients pay the balance of their rent, telephone and utility bills.
+ Provide counseling and orientation regarding tenants 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 when necessary.
+ In collaboration with vocational counselor and entitlement specialist provide advocacy & referrals to employment programs for training and job placement in the private sector.
+ Assist clients in locating alternative housing options, when a clients health so requires.
+ Provide and coordinate all supportive services as needed.
+ Collaborate with all providers within and outside of Comunilife involved with the client/family. Coordinate and collaborate with HASA personnel as required.
+ Maintain regular personal contact, developing a trusting working relationship with clients in order to monitor physical and emotional capacity for independent living
+ Maintain and complete required documentation including all contacts made with the client and any contact on their behalf
+ Participate in weekly supervision
+ Submit a weekly schedule of field visits
+ Participate in mandated training workshops, seminars, and case presentations as well as meetings with peers and supervisors
+ Perform any other duty as assigned
+ REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
+ Extensive knowledge of case management principles and practices
+ Good initiative and learning ability of HRA-HASA Scattered Site Program Desk Guide and the HIV/AIDS Program, Office of Mental Health regulations.
+ Responsible, organized, effective, and efficient. Ability to perform multiple assignments simultaneously. Communication skills (effective & Actively listening, Verbal and written)
+ Community minded, patient, creative, flexible, compassionate, and culturally sensitive to persons who are diagnosed with HIV/AIDS, severe and persistent mental illness.
+ Ability to deal tactfully and diplomatically with other Comunilife employees, Federal, State, and City officials, professional and technical groups, clients, and the general public.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Education and Experience Requirement(s)
Bachelors Degree required; with minimum one to two years field work experience HRA/HASA direct work experience. Associates degree with commensurate case management experience. Individual, family and group counseling experience required, particularly with HIV+/AIDS affected populations and/or substance abuse individuals. Preference given to persons with experience in Scattered Sites Programs, bi-lingual, bi-cultural in Spanish, a plus.
Physical Demands
Walking and climbing stairs.
Working Conditions
Home visits and field work required. General office work environment.
Certifcations & Licenses Required
None.
SAFETY RESPONSIBILITY
+ Be familiar with and obey all company policies and regulations;
+ Perform jobs according to safety procedures;
+ Use all personal protective equipment as required;
+ Immediately report all unsafe practices, conditions, and/or equipment;
+ Immediately report any accident or injury;
+ Always remain alert for potential hazards;
+ Exercise good judgment and common sense in all aspects of the job;
+ Relate with clients/tenants in a professional and courteous manner;
+ Use company equipment in a safe and defensive manner to avoid injury to oneself and others as well as property damage.
+ Stay current on all licenses and privileges that carry expiration dates such as Drivers License, Food Handler Certificates, F-80 Certificate of Fitness
+ Conduct oneself in a manner which does not interrupt or interfere with and is conducive to the harmonious operation of the companys business.
CERTIFICATION
I certify that I have read and understand the essential functions, required skill-set, and job specifications, as described in the job description for the Payroll Manager and hereby accept the position.
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Employee Signature Date
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Supervisor Signature Date