Job descriptionPOSITION OVERVIEW : The Case Manager provides supports the wellness and recovery goals of individuals with complex and / or chronic behavioral health and substance abuse issues and needs by implementing targeted interventions designed to provide timely, high-quality, and efficient care.

Targeted Case Management services are tailored around goals aimed at providing services that encourage individuals to resolve problems that interfere with their attainment or maintenance of independence or self-sufficiency.

The Case manager must have knowledge of community resources and counseling / social work practices with high-risk populations.

The Case Manager must have experience working with persons in crisis while attaining the ability to work independently with a strong sense of focus.

Must be task-oriented, nonjudgmental and maintain boundary with individuals. The case manager must be able to work in a variety of settings with culturally diverse families while having the ability to be culturally sensitive and appropriate.

Maintain a caseload and meet with patients on a weekly basis. The goal of the case manager is to help patients regain optimum health or improve functional capability, in the right setting.

It involves assessments, comprehensive diagnostic and treatment planning evaluation to achieve wellness and recovery goals.

Case managers are the cohort in accessing services via referral, linkage to needed services, and monitoring follow up on patient care in order to meet the individual's needs.

Salary : $55,000 per yearSchedule : 4 Days 9am-5pm and 1 Day 11am-7pmKEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : - Provide targeted case management services to children, youth and adult consumers living with mental health illnesses and substance abuse disorders and their families / support systems through ensuring access to care, engagement in care coordination of care to obtain the full range of needed services.

• Gather enrollment consents, PSYCKES / RHIO consents, and complete screening, baseline-risk assessments, reassessments, plan of care, plan of care updates and notes in accordance with departmental policies.
• Demonstrate the ability to clearly articulate, verbally and in writing, the aims and goals of the department to potential patients, community members and staff.
• Participate in quality improvement activities, projects and reviews in collaboration clinical team members.- Complete daily, weekly, monthly, or other periodic requests for narrative or quantitative data reports for program review- Prioritize the homeless population through identification of new sources of potential patients, onsite meetings with patients at their shelter and conduct outreach and engagement presentations.
• Meet regularly with supervisor and attend staff meetings and case conferences. Be prepared to discuss case management and operational issues impacting performance and program operations.
• Complete and submit daily activity log in accordance with departmental policies.- Ensure patient is attending scheduled medical and social service visits through building relationships with patients and providers.

Coordinate and schedule appointments with Social Worker and Medical / Mental Health providers. Routine calls should be made to internal and external providers before and after visits to follow up and provide necessary support to the patients.

• At a minimum, maintain four contacts with each client or at a greater frequency as indicated by the risk stratification and plan of care.
• Access and respond per agency guidelines to client complaints of grievances- Conduct outreach and engagement in accordance with policies via phone, electronic methods, and letter and or field work to client / collateral / provider to engage clients or strengthen connectivity.
• Help maintain health and wellness and prevent secondary disease complications through provision of health information, support plan of care, and coaching.
• Promote and expand linkage development in all areas related to patient care including social determinants (, employment) and monitor the effectiveness of linkages with other service providers via phone, face to face meetings of formal case conferences.
• Communicate effectively with Supervisor in identifying strengths, weakness and opportunities of program operations- Ensure community-follow up to engage the client in care;

promote compliance with medical appointments and encourages client self-sufficiency and empowerment.- Identify and attend training for professional development and attend departmental in-service meetings as required- Must complete Integrated Mental Health / Addictions Treatment Training (IMHATT) Certificate- Must be trained in Trauma Informed Care and in Military and Veteran's cultureREQUIREMENTS : - High School Diploma or GED required.

Associate Degree and Bachelor's degree preferred.- Minimum of six (6) years of experience in case management.- Must obtain Mandated reporter (2 hours) training / certificate required.

o Website info : https : / / - Must complete Integrated Mental Health / Addictions Treatment Training (IMHATT) Certificate within three (3) months of hire date.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and able to communicate both verbally and in written form.- Commitment to cultural diversity and sensitivity.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor under pressure and operate with keen sense of urgency and commitment to quality.

Job Type : Full-timeSalary : $55,000.00 per yearBenefits : 401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceEmployee discountFlexible scheduleFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceHealth savings accountLife insurancePaid time offProfessional development assistanceRetirement planTuition reimbursementVision insuranceSchedule : 8 hour shiftMonday to FridayOn callAbility to commute / relocate : Brooklyn, NY 11231 : Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)Education : High school or equivalent (Required)Language : Spanish (Preferred)License / Certification : Mandated reporter certificate (Required)Work Location : One location

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

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Education

Required

Bachelors or better.

High School / GED or better.

Preferred

Masters or better.

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

offers a variety of benefits to its staff members including , medical, paid-time off, free YMCA membership and more! Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual’s employment status (ie.

full-time or part-time), tenure and / or the number of hours scheduled to work. Click for more information.

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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