Case Manager (The Bronx, Scattered Site) - Tandym

A nonprofit services organization in New York City is currently seeking an experienced Case Manager for a promising opportunity with their growing team in the Bronx.

About the Opportunity:

• Schedule: Monday to Friday
• Hours: 9am to 5pm (35hrs)

Responsibilities:

The Case Manager will:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop comprehensive service plans that identify mutually agreed upon long and short-term goals
• Conduct face to face contacts (home visits/office visits)
• Provide crisis intervention to clients and their families as needed.
• Maintain ongoing awareness of clients' medical conditions so that services are appropriate to changing needs
• Arrange support and home health care services as necessary, making referrals to medical, home care, mental health and/or substance abuse services
• Provide counseling and orientation regarding tenant's rights and responsibilities to maintain and retain housing
• Assist clients in moving from hospitals, nursing homes or other locations into their apartments, and provide transportation
• Maintain and complete required documentation including all contacts made with the client and any contact on their behalf
• Participate in discharge planning with hospital staff for a hospitalized clients
• Provide escort services as needed to medical or mental health services
• Provide support and education to the client on budgeting to meet financial obligations
• Perform other duties, as needed

Qualifications:

• 1+ year of work HRS / HASA direct work experience
• Bachelor's Degree
• Bilingual (English and Spanish)
• Extensive knowledge of Case Management principles & practices
• Individual, Family and Group Counseling experience
• Experience with Mental Health illness affected populations and/or Substance Use Disorder individuals
• Knowledge of at least one of the following service areas: homeless related issues, criminal justice, HIV/ AIDS, substance abuse.
• Microsoft Office proficient

Desired Skills:

• Experience using AWARDs & CARES documentation system