Supported Housing Case Manager

Access: Supports for Living•Mount Vernon, NY

2d•$27

About The Position

At Access: Supports for Living and our Access: Network partners, we help people live the healthiest and fullest lives possible - and we support our staff in doing the same. Across our family of organizations, team members work in mental health, substance use, disability, employment, housing, and family services, doing meaningful work in a collaborative and respectful environment. We offer supportive leadership, opportunities to learn and grow, competitive benefits, and the chance to build a career with purpose. If you’re looking for work that matters and a team that values what you bring, the Access Network is a great place to be. Location: Mount Vernon, NY Pay Rate: $27.47 per hour Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00AM-5:00PM (35hrs) PERCENT OF TRAVEL: This job can require up to or more than 10 hours per week on a full-time basis, depending on the need of the clients, in which is equivalent to 30% travel expectations per week

Requirements

Valid & Unrestricted Driver’s License
Work History with Diverse population
Minimum of a AS, BA/BS in related field
Minimum of 2 years working in a Mental Health/Substance Abuse Field

Nice To Haves

CASAC, CASAC-T preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide case management services to assigned participants
Function as a team member through attendance of monthly staff meetings
Conduct home/office visits weekly 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.
Provide assistance/referrals and linkage of participants to employment and educational opportunities.
Evaluate apartment’s conformance to Housing Quality Standards for safety and habitability.
Maintain assigned charts
Progress notes (Weekly)
Service Plans (Updated every three months)
Participants consent forms (Yearly or as needed), and
Other required documentation (screening form, enrollment form, occupancy agreement rent calculation, and etc.)
Provide supportive counseling to participants on caseload.
Work in tandem with Peer Advocate on assigned tasks.
Complete required program report (monthly and quarterly)
Act a liaison with other service providers to help ensure appropriate service delivery.
Facilitate and mediate communication with assigned participants and landlords as needed.
Participate in case management and professional development activities such as trainings webinars, and continuing education services.
Complete all other assignments.