Job Description
Description *$500 Sign-on Bonus!* Options for Community Living, Inc. is looking for a Housing Case Manager to join our team! An ideal candidate should meet the following requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in social work or related health or human services field and one-year related experience or, Associate's degree or certification as an R.N. or L.P.N. and two years of related experience.
- Experience with families preferred.
- Valid driver's license, safe driving record, access to a vehicle and valid auto insurance is required.
- Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish speaking).
Our Company Benefits include: - 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
Salary Range: $40,040/year ($22.00/hour) - $50,960/year ($28.00/hour)
Salary offers will be commensurate with experience and other qualifications.
Schedule: Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM or 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (35 hours/week)
Location: In-person based out of our Ronkonkoma office, with field visits required.
Pay Type: Non-exempt
Responsibilities: The ATC 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.
Job Tags
Holiday work, Permanent employment, Contract work, Relocation bonus, Flexible hours, Monday to Friday,