Case Manager

3 weeks ago

Commack, United States Community Housing Innovations Inc Full time $45,000 - $50,000
WHO IS CHI?Community Housing Innovations (CHI) is a not-for-profit housing and human services organization that aims to support social and economic independence. Our vision is to end generational poverty and foster upward mobility by ensuring that all families and individuals live in quality housing and have a home of their own, and a job to support them. We believe quality, affordable housing is the foundation for prosperity, personal fulfillment, and success.
WHY CHI?CHI employs a team of hard-working, compassionate people who want to give back to others in their community.

We are proud to offer:
  • Paid time off.
  • 2 personal days are awarded annually.
  • Health insurance and health reimbursement account.
  • Dental and vision plans.
  • Flexible spending account.
  • AFLAC supplemental insurance.
  • Voluntary plans.
  • Dependent Care Spending Account.
  • Working Advantage- Employee Perks.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Life insurance.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Monthly training and career development plans.

WHAT WILL I BE DOING?CHI is looking for a full-time Case Manager for our Commack location. 
  • You will be responsible for ensuring that all program participants are provided with the services necessary to promote personal and economic independence, have the skills required to obtain, maintain, and retain permanent housing, and are living in well-maintained units. This is accomplished by performing the following functions:
  • Adhere to and enforce program regulations, policies, and procedures to ensure all clients receive quality services.
  • Develop clients an Independent Living Plan (ILP) by identifying needs and goals and evaluating clients’ progress on short and long-term goals.
  • Provide information, referrals, counseling, crisis intervention, direct service, and advocacy services for all clients.
  • Develop and maintain a resource network for referrals as related to the needs of the individuals being served in supervised programs. Collaborate with DSS and other service providers to assist clients in fulfilling ILP and program requirements.
  • Assist clients with direct services such as current and projected client budgets, current resumes as appropriate, assistance with ADL skills, etc.
  • Facilitate face-to-face meetings with clients.
  • Inspect living space regularly to assess client ADL needs and program compliance.
  • Limit and document improper use of agency resources by clients such as unit damages, furniture, or appliances.
  • Evaluate, document, and inform the direct supervisor of the physical plant needs of the housing unit and/or common areas.
  • Complete discharge plans.
  • Submit all internal and external reports in a timely and correct manner as required by funding agencies and/or CHI. Maintain charts and files in an orderly fashion.
  • This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

WHAT DO I NEED?
  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree in human services or related field, Master’s Degree in Social Work preferred. Extensive experience may be substituted for educational requirements.
  • Experience: Two years of experience working in a related field such as homelessness or housing.
  • Certificates or Licenses: Valid driver’s license.
  • Insurance: Valid automobile insurance.
  • Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency in English is required, and bilingual (Spanish) is a plus and is preferred.
  • Computer skills: Basic competency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and the internet.
  • Math Skills: Ability to formulate simple financial budgets.
  • Physical Performance: Ability to make unit visits (walk distances, climb stairs, etc.)
  • Reasoning Ability: Ability to prioritize, make appropriate decisions and judgment calls.
  • Other Skills: Ability to relate to the underserved, homeless, and disabled populations. Ability to work independently and as part of a team, be highly organized, assume responsibility, work well under pressure, meet deadlines, multitask, be flexible, and maintain a high level of attention to detail.

ANYTHING ELSE?
  • Salary: Bachelor’s degree: $21.64, Master’s degree: $24.04.
  • Overtime available.
  • Open shifts: Sun-Thurs 12pm-8pm.

Apply online at www.communityhousing.org/about-chi/chi-careers/.

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