• Supported Housing Case Manager

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    Supported Housing Case Manager

     

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    Description

    Hours: M-F 9 am to 5 pm

     

    Rate of Pay: $27.47

     

    BS Degree in any Human Services and a Drivers License required

     

    OASAS Program

    Responsibilities:

    + Support a high-performing culture aligned with TGCW core values and B.A.S.I.C Tenets: Balance, Accountability, Satisfaction, Inclusion, and Communication.

    + Provide case management services to assigned participants

    + Function as a team member through attendance of weekly staff meetings

    + Conduct home/office visits monthly or as required.

    + Assist participants in applying for Section 8 certificate or other appropriate Housing referrals.

    + Assist and accompany participants to DSS & Social Security Administration for entitlements, as needed to apply for and secure benefits.

    + Provide referrals and linkage of participants as needed to substance use treatment, vocational training, and various community resources and conduct appropriate follow-up. i.e. Health Home and Care Coordination providers.

    + Evaluate apartment’s conformance to Housing Quality Standards for safety and habitability.

    + Maintain assigned charts

    + Progress notes (Weekly/Monthly)

    + Service Plans (Updated every three months)

    + Participants consent forms (Yearly or as needed), and

    + Other required documentation (Face sheets, enrollment form, rent calculation, and etc.)

    + Provide supportive counseling to participants on caseload.

    + Act a liaison with other service providers to help ensure appropriate service delivery.

    + Assist client in developing and maintaining a budget for paying their bills such as, (Rent, Con Ed, Cable, Food Shopping, Etc.)

    + Facilitate and mediate communication with assigned participants and landlords as needed.

    + Reviews lease documents between participants and landlords to ensure participants are aware of, and understand the provisions of the lease agreement.

    + Coordinate and collaborate with Finance Department to insure accurate and timely payments to landlords.

    + Facilitate transitional support groups.

    + Participate in case management and professional development activities such as trainings webinars, and continuing education services.

    + Complete all other assignments.

     

    Qualifications: Minimum of a BA/BS in related field, Driver’s License, minimum of 2 years working in a Mental Health/Substance Abuse Field Work History with Diverse population.

     

    Travel Requirements: 60 %

     

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