About this role
Overview
Case Manager
Non-Profit staff can work anywhere…. The BEST work with us!
Sunday-Thursday 2pm-10pm
Hourly Rate: $24.48
A nationally recognized comprehensive Health and Human Services Agency, with over 60 programs across New York City and the greater New York Area.
Samaritan Daytop Village serves over 33,000 New Yorkers annually within your neighborhoods and communities so our success depends on those we employ.
The Role
Under the general direction of the Assistant Program Director or Designee, the Case Manager is responsible for aiding clients requiring social service assistance. In collaboration with clients, interview and evaluate clients and formulate Independent Living Plans. Locate and make use of appropriate community resources for clients; and relocate clients to permanent housing. This work is conducted in support of the mission and goals of Samaritan Daytop Village.
Responsibilities
What You Will Do
- Establishes professional relationships with clients; engages them in permanency services and ensures client confidentiality.
- Reviews all documentation establishing clients' eligibility for the program and pre-screen for non-shelter alternatives.
- Creates and maintains client files.
- Conducts initial intake and psycho-social assessment of clients' and clients' families' needs and periodic re-assessments.
- In collaboration with clients, prepares initial and periodic revisions of independent living plans including short-term and long-term client goals.
- Assists clients in attaining their goals by referring them to permanent housing opportunities, identifying and locating community resources for clients, and making referrals to appropriate services
- Works with clients to break through barriers to client goals, and assists clients in advocating for themselves and in moving toward self-sufficiency.
- Monitors clients' progress toward their goals (dates achieved) via regularly scheduled contact and document via progress notes.
- Follows up with clients and with referral organizations regarding client contact and progress with referral organization.
- Provides all required information for weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual reports.
- Acts as client liaison/client advocate with outside organizations regarding such matters as education, healthcare, childcare, housing, legal issues, etc.
Qualifications
Who You Will Be
- Someone with a High School Diploma or equivalency and 2+ years of case management experience.
OR
- Associate Degree with One-Two (1-2) years of case management experience
OR
- Bachelor’s Degree with at least One (1) year of case management experience.
- Ability to consistently maintain required documentation.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Working knowledge of NYC's diverse network of community resources
Other facts
About Samaritan Daytop Village
For more than 60 years, Samaritan Daytop Village has been improving the quality of life for New Yorkers facing adversity. We are nationally recognized for our treatment of substance use disorder as well as the veteran-specific approach we pioneered. Our continuum of services also includes health and mental health care, transitional and supportive housing, educational and vocational assistance, peer-assisted recovery, and specialized programs for adolescents, families and seniors.
Annually, Samaritan Daytop Village serves over 43,000 people at more than 80 programs throughout New York City, Long Island, and the Hudson Valley, and we continue to grow.
In the past year, our organization has grown rapidly - both in staff size and location. We are always looking for dedicated, talented and compassionate individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of others and grow with a leading employer. Visit https://samaritanvillage.org/about-good/careers to learn more, or email your resume to [email protected].
What you'll do
- The Case Manager is responsible for aiding clients requiring social service assistance and formulating Independent Living Plans. This includes conducting assessments, creating client files, and assisting clients in attaining their goals through community resources.
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