Case Manager

Job Description

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Case Manager
DEPARTMENT: Supportive Housing
FLSA: Non-Exempt
LOCATION: Summit on Hudson, Yonkers, NY
REPORTS TO: Program Director
SALARY: $40,000.00 to $45,000.00

Summary:

The position involves directly delivering counseling, case management, and additional supportive services tailored to meet the unique needs of residents at Summit on the Hudson. This includes providing specialized care for young adult families and individuals grappling with severe persistent mental illness. Services encompass crisis intervention, behavior management, and fostering a supportive environment conducive to holistic well-being.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

Responsible for individual caseload
Responsible for assisting low income families if needed
Participates in clinical team meetings to discuss individual cases and general client progress
Responsible for providing linkages with community resources, counseling and support
Maintains all required documentation including progress notes, service participation and submits all in a timely manner.
Refer and connect participants with services in the community according to their needs
Conducts assessment of needs and helps participants develop short and long term goals
Identifies program needs and makes recommendations
Organize and facilitate groups
Provides supportive counseling, crisis intervention and stabilization as needed.
Communicates with all collateral agencies and programs to ensure participants’ compliance with services, esp. mental health and substance abuse.
Conducts/participates

in unit inspections
Expected to collaborate in the house keeping of the building
Collaborate with Property Management, Facilities and Security to ensure safety for the residents and staff
May require some after hour’s follow-up in emergency situations.
Perform related tasks as assigned.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Bachelor's degree in Human Services field preferred, with 2 years’ experience working in a similar setting and/or working with the substance abuse, mental health and homeless populations. Bi-lingual Spanish a plus. Ability to work some evenings and occasional weekends. Excellent and demonstrated writing ability and strong oral communication skills. Must have knowledge and skill in the use of computer software applications for drafting documents, data management and tracking. Experience in crisis intervention techniques and strength-based interventions. Must have own car and valid driver’s license. Must be able to travel throughout Westchester County.

AGENCY PROFILE & EMPLOYEE EXPECTATIONS
Westhab is a prominent community development organization, providing housing and supportive services for more than 10,000 of the most vulnerable members of our community each year. We are staffed by an extraordinary group of hard working professionals that are fully committed to our mission - Building Communities. Changing Lives. Working at Westhab is not easy. Our expectations for all staff are high. We believe that the people and the communities that we have the privilege to serve deserve our very best every day. We are a results-driven organization that focuses on empowerment and impact. If you want to apply for this opportunity, it should only be because you feel ready for the challenges and expectations that come with joining this kind of team. (EOE)

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA):
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ensures safe and healthful working conditions to workers by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance. Westhab complies with all applicable OSHA standards, rules and regulations in addition to keeping our workplaces free of serious recognized hazards.

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