Options for Community Living, Inc. · 1 month ago
Housing Case Manager
Hempstead
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$40K/yr - $51K/yr
1+ years expOptions for Community Living, Inc. is committed to helping Long Island’s most vulnerable families and individuals live healthier, more stable, and productive lives. The Housing Case Manager will coordinate and provide support services to clients in the permanent housing program, overseeing housing sites, recruitment of clients, and case management services.
CommunitiesHealth CareHome ServicesNon Profit
Responsibilities
The Housing Case Manager assists the Housing Program Supervisor in the coordination and provision of support services to clients in Options’ permanent housing program
The Housing Case Manager is responsible for recruitment and assessment of eligible clients, oversight of the housing sites including safety checks and regular visits, rent payment, assisting in site maintenance, and case management services and/or coordination with external Care Coordinators or Case Managers, as appropriate
Implement contract regulations and assist with preparation of necessary reports to funding sources
Assist in the implementation, planning and coordination of program policies, procedures and operations
Maintain contact with referral sources to identify program candidates
Complete intakes and gather supporting documentation
Maintain and update status of waiting list clients
Arrange for submission of DSS housing requests, inspection of sites and maintain relationship with appropriate DSS staff
Coordinate admissions
Complete needs assessments, reassessments and service plans as needed
Participate in case conferences as needed (at least annually)
Provide case management services, independent living skills training, referrals and linkages to community resources
Meet with internal or external case management staff regularly to coordinate services
Make regular visits to see housing sites to ensure health and safety of clients and access to services
Must travel to visit clients using own vehicle on a regular basis
Assist in coordination of discharges when necessary, ensuring appropriate residential alternatives and services
Provide mediation, counseling, behavioral intervention and crisis management services
Other program or administrative activities as appropriate
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in social work or related health or human services field and 1 year of related experience, or an Associate's degree or certification as an R.N. or L.P.N. and 2 years of related experience
Valid driver's license, safe driving record, valid auto insurance and access to a vehicle is required
Preferred
Experience with families preferred
Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish speaking)
Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Generous PTO: 5 Wellness Days, 10-22 Vacation Days, 8 Sick Days, 11 Paid Holidays - yearly
403(b) retirement plan with an employer match
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Assistance
Wellness Initiatives
Paid Training & On-the-Job Training
Promotional Opportunities
Mileage reimbursement
Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Company
Options for Community Living, Inc.
Options for Community Living, Inc. is a community based not-for-profit organization established in 1982 to serve Long Islanders in need.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.15MKey Investors
TD Charitable Foundation
2023-05-08Grant· $0.15M
Leadership Team
Lori Barraud
Chief Operating Officer
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