SUMMARY

This position is primarily responsible for managing program services for enrolled participants including the development of care plans, provision of linkages and referrals to care and follow-up activities, communication with medical / behavioral health providers and project staff to decrease barriers to access for medical care and support services.

Assists in outreach and health education activities, as needed. Recruits individuals for, and conducts, evidence-based prevention interventions and counseling.

Conducts data entry. This position reports to the Program Coordinator.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Conduct GPRA Intake Assessments and Follow-up Assessments;
• Utilize SBIRT model, including PHQ-9, CAGE, PCL-C, LEC, PSQ, and GAD-7 assessment tools;
• Manage written and electronic participant records;
• Participate in agency-sponsored and community outreach events, such as health fairs, LGBT events, etc.;
• Provide presentations for internal and external programs to promote the program services;
• Educate participants on substance use, HIV, and HCV prevention issues;
• Recruit for, implement, and facilitate Seeking Safety EBP;
• Assist with development and ongoing project implementation plan;
• Participate in bi-weekly supervisory sessions with the Program Coordinator;
• Complete documentation regarding participant assessments, consent forms, and demographic and contact information;
• Conduct ongoing outreach & retention efforts via one-on-one contact and program events;
• Re-engage participants for Follow-up Assessments at 6-months post-Intake Assessment;
• Participate in b-weekly staff meetings, case conferences, and in-house and external trainings;
• Ability to travel off-site to conduct outreach and attend necessary trainings and conferences;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills and / or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and / or Experience :

Bachelor’s Degree and CASAC required; at least 3 years of experience in HIV / AIDs or behavioral health; Certified in HIV / Viral Hepatitis Testing and Pre / Post Testing Counseling required;

bilingual in English / Spanish preferred.

• High School Diploma or GED CASAC-T with 4 years’ experience working with applicable populations who have substance abuse / co-occurring disorders.
• Good verbal and written communications skills
• Knowledge of HIV / AIDS, substance use & mental illness, and LGBT issues
• Good problem-solving skills and ability to work autonomously
• Must have computer skills (Microsoft Office, etc.)
• Must successfully complete a criminal background check, obtain clearance from the Office of Children and Family Services and be drug free.

Language (English / Spanish) a plus.

Benefits : Participation in 401K, Health Insurance, Paid Holidays, Annual and Sick Leave.

What You'll Be Doing

Case Manager, RN is responsible for the interdisciplinary planning, coordination, implementation and evaluation of health care services.

What We're Looking For

• Valid NJ RN Licensure with 2 + years nursing and case management experience.
• Demonstrated people / interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly. Ability to handle confidential information

Full Time 8a-4 : 30pm Monday - Friday

• An Equal Opportunity Employer*

Job Details

Description

Seeking high energy and responsible individual to work collaboratively with men and women who have a Mental Illness to further support wellness, recovery, and independent living skills as well as provide a full range of case management, advocacy and liaison services in our Supported Housing Program in Brooklyn.

Position requires a Bachelor’s degree in the Human Services field; Masters preferred. This full time position is located in Brooklyn.

Qualifications

Skills

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Motivations

Education

Required

Bachelors or better.

High School / GED or better.

Preferred

Masters or better.

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

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How to

Organization Overview : Sheltering Arms strengthens the education, wellbeing, and development of high-need children, adults, and families across the New York metro area.

We serve nearly 20,000 people a year from the South Bronx to Far Rockaway. Through compassion, innovation, and partnership, we respond to our community’s greatest needs and enable individuals to reach the greatest heights of their potential.

Joining our team is an opportunity to collaborate with hundreds of dedicated colleagues who represent diverse backgrounds and talents as we work together to make a measurable impact for our neighbors in need.

Every role at Sheltering Arms brings with it new opportunities for advancement and development so that team members can achieve their professional goals while helping others reach for theirs.

About ORR : The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) is a program of the federal Administration for Children and Families (ACF) within the United States Department of Health and Human Services.

ORR programs provide short term home based transitional foster care and residential services for unaccompanied minors who immigrate to the United States without a parent or guardian.

Job Summary : The case manager will provide quality case management services and support to a caseload of eight unaccompanied children in Sheltering Arms’ in care.

Essential Functions

• Meet all the mandates of the Office of Refugee Resettlement and OCFS for case management services to unaccompanied children in the care of Sheltering Arms
• Interview children to assess their needs, immigration journey, health history and all required psychosocial information
• Develop, Implement and Carry out preliminary services plans, individualized service plans and service plan reviews in the required timeframes
• Locate, screen and assess children’s potential sponsors
• Ensure children are released to sponsors within 30 days of intake
• Maintain communication and coordination with each child’s sponsor and family about the child’s needs and well being
• Complete progress notes and maintain case records according to ORR contractual obligation and OCFS standards.
• Review cases regularly with the Lead Case Manager
• Collaborate with foster parents, nurses and social workers to meet health and mental health needs
• Coordinate planning with immigration, customs, legal representatives, homeland security and child advocates
• Advocate for the children and agency in Immigration court
• Attend required annual training and supplemental training to keep current with new developments and resources
• Conduct home visits
• Performs other duties as delegated

Qualifications :

• BSW / BA in related field
• Strong writing, relationship and organizational skills
• Bilingual in Spanish or Haitian creole required
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends