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Project Renewal, Inc. Case Manager in New York, New York
Case Manager
Permanent - In Homes Now, 357 West 126th Street, New York, New York, United States of America
Req #1052
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Title: Case Manager
Program: PRI Transitions
Salary: $40,000-$46,000
Program Overview:
Project Renewal Transitions provides supportive scatter site housing to 26 chronically street homeless men and women with serious and persistent mental illness/dual diagnoses. The multidisciplinary team includes a Program Director, Occupational Therapist, and two case managers who work with clients to directly deliver and/or facilitate access to a broad range of services geared towards clients’ stabilization, and community integration.
Overall Responsibilities:
Under the general direction of the Program Director, the Case Manager is responsible for providing the required assessment and case management services to address barriers for housing stability for a caseload of 13 clients.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
Conducts intakes, assessments and psychosocial evaluation as per agency standards for assigned caseload.
Conducts a minimum of two home visits per month in apartments scattered through the Bronx.
Efficiently utilize digital case management database, AWARDS, to input and update all client information in a timely matter.
Provides case management services to assist in the creation of and adherence to Independent Services Plans, identifying short term and term goals and objectives to be achieved.
Maintains contact with internal and external service providers on behalf of the client.
Identifies service needs and makes referrals as needed, for medical, mental health, psychiatric, substance abuse and other services as needed. Escort as needed.
Works closely with Occupational Therapist to enhance clients functional / ADL skills.
Participate in clinical team meetings.
Performs other duties as assigned by Program Director.
Qualifications:
Candidates must have a minimum bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, human services, or another related field.
Direct experience working with homeless mentally ill adults and providing case management/care coordination.
Excellent oral, writing and listening skills.
The ability to work well with various deadlines and meet documentation requirements.
An ability to interface with clients as well as all levels of staff.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with case management software AWARDS.
All newly hired Project Renewal staff must provide verification of being fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
Other details
Pay Type Salary
Employment Indicator Regular
Min Hiring Rate $21.97
Max Hiring Rate $25.27
Required Education Bachelor’s Degree
Permanent - In Homes Now, 357 West 126th Street, New York, New York, United States of America
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