Case Manager - Vicinitas Hall

Job Description

Job Description

Classification: Non-Exempt

Reports to:  Assistant Program Director

Location: Bronx, NY

Status: Monday - Friday, 9 am - 5 pm 

Hourly range: $27.47 - $32.96

Objective: 

We are seeking a dynamic and engaging Case Manager who has experience working with formerly homeless, (mentally ill single adults/families/ young adults aging out of foster care/individuals with chronic medical conditions including HIV and AIDS) in a supportive housing environment. The Case Manager will be expected to assist this population in stabilizing their lives, maintaining their housing stability, and attaining their physical, emotional, vocational, educational, and social goals. The ideal candidate will have solid clinical knowledge as well as experience working with individuals and or families that have been impacted by mental illness, substance abuse, legal, criminal justice, and medical issues. Additionally, the Case Manager will be passionate about helping people; be a proactive and creative problem solver; and work well both as a part of an interdisciplinary team and independently. The Case Manager reports to the (Program Director/ Case Manager Supervisor). 

Position Type: This is a full-time position with a regular daytime schedule that may include 1-2 evening/late shifts. Lantern staff may be asked to change the work schedule and hours depending on the operational needs of the site and the agency.

Essential Functions:

• Collaborate with residents in the development of client-centered, recovery-oriented service plans that identify short and long-term goals.
• Provide integrated counseling and case management services that effectively engage residents and promote health and wellness, personal growth, and housing stability.
• Utilize a harm reduction approach to support a diverse caseload of formerly homeless individuals around issues of mental health and substance use. 
• Make referrals and serve as a liaison with various care coordination agencies, health, and mental health providers, substance use programs, and employment providers to secure services. 
• Actively engage residents through regular apartment visits, community outings, and escorts to appointments as needed. 
• Develop safety plans for residents and work with the team to de-escalate clients and collaboratively manage crises as they arise.
• Assist in the development and implementation of groups and programs that are appropriate for the resident's needs and foster an inclusive, respectful community. 
• Develop and maintain confidential records for each resident according to the mandated schedule documenting all relevant interventions and assessments as well as correspondence with collateral services.
• Collaborate with the Leasing and Compliance team to ensure housing stability.
• Participate in staff and clinical meetings and individual supervision to ensure best practices in the performance of role responsibilities. 
• Participate in a robust training program that includes training in evidenced-based models to ensure the highest level of service is provided to clients.
• Perform other job-related functions, as assigned. 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

Required Education and Experience:   

• High school diploma, HSE or GED is required.
• A minimum of 2 years' social services experience is required.
• Possession of a valid Food Handler’s License, or the ability to obtain one within six (6) months of hire, is required.
• Bi-lingual Spanish/English is preferred but not required.
• Ability to work independently as well as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Highly organized and able to manage a diverse caseload of clients with diverse needs.
• Able to work well under pressure including in crisis situations and able to be flexible with work schedule when necessary.
• Track record of proactive, strength-based work with individuals and families. 
• Experience with ETO, or other electronic case management systems. 
• Experience working with evidence-based models, specifically Motivational Interviewing, is preferred.

Work Environment:  This job operates in a supportive housing site and works with a population who experiences mental illness, addiction, disability, HIV, and other chronic illnesses.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, climb stairs, and/ or kneel. Occasionally the employee will have to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. 

Note: 

Lantern Community Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Lantern Community Services (Lantern) values the diversity of all our clients, staff, Board of Directors, and partners. By bringing diverse individuals and viewpoints together, we create more vibrant, healthy, and just communities. Lantern welcomes individuals of all backgrounds and experiences regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, political belief, pregnancy, religion, immigration status, veteran status, class, creed, mental or physical disability, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local law.