Position: Case Manager

Program/Department: Supported Housing

Reports to: Case Manager

Work Location: Coney Island, Brooklyn, NY

Hours: Full-time

Rate: $45,000 - $45,000

The Sea Rise Supportive Housing Program is a development of 199 units with 72 of them set-aside for supportive housing in Coney Island. Of the 72 supportive housing units, 35 units are reserved for people with a serious and persistent mental illness, 20 units are reserved for homeless young adults ages 18-25, and 17 units are reserved for people with an intellectual and/or developmental disability. On-site services for the supportive housing residents are provided by BCS and include case management, vocational, employment, and other support services.

Responsibilities:

• Navigate all client services including but not limited to referrals for specialty care (i.e. medical, mental health, and substance abuse services, etc.), coordinating appointments, and/or any other processes needed to aid residents with achieving all goals identified in their Individualized Treatment Plan and increasing their level of self-efficacy
• Complete all required assessments and service plans in a timely manner
• Complete progress notes within 24 hours of individual sessions
• Meet with all clients assigned to caseload a minimum of once per week and/or as instructed by Program Director
• Ensure all clinical and administrative documents are completed accurately, timely and in accordance with program policies/procedures and DOHMH regulatory standards
• Provide crisis intervention services and complete all incident reports in accordance with DOHMH standards
• Work with residents in their homes, the local community, and program offices to elevate their overall daily living skills (i.e. apartment cleanliness, personal hygiene, laundry, meal planning/preparation, budgeting, entitlements, and navigating systems of care, etc.)
• Escort clients to appointments as instructed by Program Director (i.e. medical, psychiatric, Social Security Administration, Public Assistance, and Emergency Room, etc.)
• Collaborate with property management to address all client apartment needs and repairs
• Required to conduct apartment inspections (i.e. minimum monthly and/or as instructed by Program Director)
• Collaborate with MHANY management to assist clients with navigating all processes required to recertify apartment units (i.e. aid residents with providing current income documentation, complete recertification forms, etc.)
• Provide case management coverage in the event of program vaccines to preserve the quality of care of all residents
• Facilitate one group per week (i.e. mental health awareness, substance abuse prevention, game night, etc.)
• Participate in the facilitation of fire drills
• Aid with coordinating resident move-ins and move-outs
• Participate in recreational events in the community to increase consumer socialization skills
• Provide support to community residents and church social programs
• Attend all meetings, trainings, seminars, workshops, and case conferences as assigned and required
• Complete all other tasks as assigned by Program Director

Qualifications Required:

BSW or BA in human services related field, with a minimum of two years of experience with homeless youth living in supported housing. CASAC or CASAC-T preferred. Fingerprinting background check required. Position requires direct face-to face contact with consumers and the general public on an ongoing basis. Afternoon and weekend coverage required. In the event of inclement weather and/or public emergency staff is still required to report to work for their shifts unless otherwise instructed by Program Director. MSW or LMSW preferred. BCS and Turning Point require that all employees entering the workplace be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless an exemption is granted as a medical or religious accommodation.

BCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities