CASE MANAGER - $3,000 Sign-On Bonus!

Job Description

Job Description

Established in 1926, Family Service League is a social services agency transforming lives and communities through mental health, addiction, housing, and essential human services with more than 60 social service programs in over 20 locations.

SCHEDULE:

Monday – Friday, 8:00AM – 4:00PM

SUMMARY:

Family Service League is seeking a full-time Case Manager for a homeless shelter in Huntington, NY. The Case Manager will be responsible for conducting client assessments, developing Independent Living Plans, linking clients with community-based service. The Case Manager will assist clients in achieving self-sufficiency through advocacy, counseling, and resource referrals.

**$3,000 Sign-On Bonus!**

We offer a generous benefits package including the following:

• **$3,000 Sign-On Bonus!**
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Retirement Savings Plan with a 5% employer contribution
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Generous PTO (paid time off)
• Up to 11 paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Student Tuition Remission Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• May be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Employee Discounts and more!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complete new client intakes.
• Meet with clients at a minimum of once per week for Face-to-Face meetings.
• Develop Independent Living Plan for clients.
• Work with clients in creating a budget to identify needs and obligations. Where applicable, incorporate upcoming shelter obligations.
• Maintain and update the resource database of social service organizations relevant to the needs of the clients.
• Provide ongoing support and counseling for clients in reaching their goals.
• Provide assessment and crisis intervention.
• Foster inter-agency collaboration to assist in client long-term stability and advocate for client needs.
• Work collaboratively with members of a larger treatment or service coordination team, both within the agency and in the larger community.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation regarding client services in the client files.
• Collect client housing logs weekly, complete monthly reporting in a timely manner, and submit documentation to DSS Housing Liaison.
• Attend scheduled Case Management team meetings, individual supervision, staff meetings and trainings, as required.
• Work in partnership with the Division Director and seek supervisory input, as needed.
• Ensure rules, regulations, and policies of shelter and model professional behavior.
• Maintain and update resource database of social service organizations relevant to the needs of target population.
• Set and observe appropriate boundaries with clients; observe client confidentiality and HIPPA protocols.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others both internally and externally to achieve the goals of the organization.
• This position is essential to the safe and continuous operation of the program. Essential employees are expected to report to work during inclement weather and other relevant emergency situations to ensure uninterrupted care and support for clients.
• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School diploma required; bachelor’s degree in human services preferred.

Minimum of 1 year of experience in human services or related field required.

Knowledge of the Suffolk County Department of Social Services preferred.

Knowledge of human services and previous experience working with at-risk population preferred.

Excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills required.

Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office required; experience with HMIS, Google Apps, and web-based project management software preferred.

Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Valid and clean NYS Driver's License required.

Flexibility to work at different sites is preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Sitting and standing for extended periods of time, as well as moderate lifting.