*$500 Sign-on Bonus!*
Options for Community Living, Inc. is looking for Case Managers to join our team! An ideal candidate should meet the following requirements:
-
High school diploma or the equivalent and two years of qualifying experience*, or a Bachelor's degree and one year of qualifying experience*.
-
Excellent time management skills.
-
Valid driver’s license, safe driving record, access to a vehicle and valid auto insurance is required.
-
Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish speaking).
- Qualifying experience: Verifiable full or part time case management or case work with persons with a history of mental illness, homelessness, or chemical dependence.
Our Company Benefits include:
-
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
-
Generous PTO: 5 Personal 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:
$42,900/year ($22.00/hour) - $54,600/year ($28.00/hour)
Salary offers will be commensurate with experience and other qualifications.
Schedule:
Monday - Friday: 37.5 hours/week
Location: In-person based out of our Ronkonkoma office, with field visits required
Pay Type: Non-exempt
Responsibilities:
The case manager provides supportive case management services to individuals with mental illness in permanent housing. Monitors maintenance of sites and provides on site visits to scattered housing locations.
-
Plan and evaluate service plans and monitor objectives. Write progress notes at least bi-weekly. Reviews case management plans and prepare periodic reassessments.
-
Perform site visits 1-3 times weekly dependent on client need and desire.
-
Monitor maintenance of sites.
-
Provide information regarding community resources and orient residents to the area.
-
Assist in securing vocational assessment services, job training and education programs.
-
Provide advocacy services to gain appropriate entitlements and services.
-
Intervene in situations requiring immediate attention to ensure safety of residents.
-
Provide mediation, counseling, behavioral intervention and crisis management services.
-
Consult and coordinate with clients’ family and providers as needed for coordinated service delivery.
-
Notify program supervisor/manager of any medical or psychiatric emergency.
-
Oversee medication maintenance and assist residents in the development of self medication skills as needed.