Case Manager

Using DHS's CARES database monitors residents' services, assesses, provides statistical reports on a weekly and monthly basis as required by DHS, NYSDSS, and the assessment shelter program.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Initiates face to face interview with the residents upon admission to the facility, complete all intake forms as required by DHS, NYSDSS and assessment program.

Ability to summarize, evaluate and analyze data and information from case-work ups and other documentation as required

Ability to provide an initial situation and diagnostic impression regarding clients needs for each client on caseload.

Maintain a caseload of 25-30 clients

Develop a weekly service plan, complete progress notes for each case session.

Assist residents who have been improperly referred for relocation.

Assist housing counselor with pertinent demographic data to facilitate residents to move to independent living

Update CARES to reflect the accuracy of client history

Attend weekly Social service meetings and/or mandatory staff meetings.

Effect on End Results:

To enable clients to function more independently in the community

To encourage and promote more permanent living arrangements for clients

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in SOCIAL WORKk, SOCIOLOGY, PSYCHOLOGY, NURSING, COUNSELING, MENTAL HEALTH with ONE year experience in a program serving the homeless or a similar program -OR-

High School Diploma or equivalent with FOUR (4) years experience in a residential program serving the homeless or similar population

DHS CARES experience

Bilingual a Plus

Must be available to complete one-week New staff orientation and training upon Job Offer.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $44,000.00 - $46,680.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• SOCIAL SERVICE: 3 years (Required)
• CARES: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person