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Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of New York

Apartment Program Case Manager

Case Management & AdvocacyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBronx, NY, USA$27.22 - $28.90 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree and two years of case management experience, preferably with individuals with serious mental illness; alternatively, a high school diploma or equivalent and four years of case management experience with individuals with serious mental illness or a similar population.
  • A New York State driver's license where necessary.
  • Ability to travel to residents’ apartments at least 20% of the time using various modes of transportation, including traversing streets and stairs and working in outside weather conditions.
  • Ability to traverse neighborhoods requiring a high level of alertness and awareness of surroundings.
  • Ability to assess and work in varied and potentially stressful environmental conditions.
  • Ability to work with clients who require consistent and comprehensive support.
  • Ability to ambulate, remain stationary, occasionally carry and move 20 pounds, ascend and descend stairs, place items above and below the head, and continually reposition during working hours.
  • Ability to assist clients with daily living tasks such as cooking, cleaning, packing, and laundering, including moving, transporting, positioning, and using cooking utensils or objects.
  • Speaking and hearing sufficient to communicate effectively by phone or in person at normal volumes.
  • Vision adequate to read correspondence, computer screens, and forms.
  • Ability to remain stationary at a workstation and use a computer approximately 20% of the time.
  • Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods and have manual dexterity to operate computers.
  • Good judgment and strong customer service skills.
  • Ability to manage time effectively and keep the program’s manager well-informed.
  • Ability to work cooperatively and patiently with others, independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to remain calm and focused in emergency situations.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and shift between responsibilities.
  • Ability to express thoughts clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to work proactively, solve problems, and think critically and strategically.
  • Ability to respond effectively to crises and manage and minimize agency risk.
  • Ability to work effectively with others and demonstrate conflict-resolution skills.
  • Ability to assess and respond appropriately to situations, including de-escalating residents.

Responsibilities

  • Provide case management to assigned clients and help residents develop daily living skills, including grooming, dressing, meal planning and preparation, budgeting, shopping, and recreational skills.
  • Act as a liaison for services identified in residents’ comprehensive service plans, including scheduling, follow-up, collaboration, and referrals for medical, psychiatric, dental, entitlement benefits, day programs, pharmaceutical, travel, emergency, financial, and legal services.
  • Integrate resident care with other Beacon of Hope staff and service providers.
  • Visit assigned clients in their homes or another agreed location multiple times per month.
  • Conduct ongoing environmental assessments of clients’ apartments to ensure safety and compliance with program standards, and report safety concerns to the Program Manager.
  • Assist with general maintenance as needed, such as replacing light bulbs, preparing for bedbug extermination, and replacing smoke/carbon monoxide detector batteries.
  • Establish, maintain, and document collateral contacts with residents’ friends, family, and providers.
  • Escort clients to medical, psychiatric, Social Security Administration, public assistance, and emergency room appointments as needed.
  • Provide crisis intervention with assistance from the New York City Police Department, Mobile Crisis, and/or emergency medical services.
  • Perform work in accordance with applicable New York State Office of Mental Health regulations and guidelines, Catholic Charities Community Services policies and procedures, and Beacon of Hope policies and procedures, including requirements for licensed and supported housing programs.
  • Use the AWARDS system to enter progress notes within 24 hours of meeting with a client, update chart contents, complete service plans and other documentation on time, and create apartment repair work orders.
  • Attend required and assigned meetings, training courses, seminars, workshops, and conferences.
  • Provide after-hours and emergency cell-phone coverage and respond to calls and situations consistent with program operations.
  • Perform other duties consistent with program goals and objectives as assigned by the Program Manager and/or Administration.

Desired Qualifications

  • Case management experience with individuals with serious mental illness is preferred for candidates using the bachelor's degree qualification.

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