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.

Position: Supported Housing Case Manager 
Location: Middletown, NY
Salary: $20.50 hourly

Brief Description:

• Engage the recipients and create a shared Housing Health and Recovery Plan that will reflect the principles of person-centered, strength-based recovery, with the ultimate goal of self-sufficiency.
• Provide outreach and assistance securing apartments in the recipient’s desired community.
• Provide services that will touch all of the life domain areas including employment, finance, permanent relationships, medical needs, health, legal concerns, family, education, transportation, safety, culture, spirituality, and social.
• Partner with recipients as they integrate into the community of their choice and support them to make informed choices of the available supports, services, and recreational opportunities.
• Assist with a plan for discharge when the recipient is ready to transition out of Supported Housing. Anticipate supports and services needed to highly support the transition and ensure implementation of all linkages to facilitate success.
• Serves as a model, guide and bridge towards highest level of independent community living.
• Skills: engagement, assessment, crisis intervention, linking, community integration
• Comply with necessary paperwork regulations
• Comply with regulations set by employer, as well as NYS OMH
• Work closely with community providers on facilitating a smooth transition for all referrals into the Supported Housing Program.
• Share responsibility for off-hours and emergency situation

Qualifications: 

2 years of experience working in case management or mental health services and/or equivalent experience

• Excellent interpersonal and engagement skills
• Good organizational skills

Education:

·         Bachelor’s Degree in Health and Human Services or related field or

·         A Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor/ CASAC

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