Case Manager

Summary:

The OASAS Housing Program provides individuals and families who have a history of substance use with supportive case management services enabling them to work towards a less supported housing environment.

The Case Manager will be responsible for case managing clients in our OASAS funded Housing Programs.

Responsibilities:

• Assist clients in working towards securing more independent housing.
• Assist clients in the design and implementation of individual service plans that reflect mutually agreed upon short and long-term goals.
• Assist clients in learning or refining the skills necessary to maintain their own housing which may including budgeting and money management, apartment upkeep and maintenance, employment, etc.
• Assist clients in obtaining and maintaining all government benefits/entitlements and services when necessary.
• Make appropriate referrals, such as medical care, mental health services, vocational services, recreational activities and substance abuse.
• Conduct at least once a month home visits.
• Accompany clients to appointments (medical, mental health, housing interviews, etc).
• Coordinate care with outside providers (addiction treatment, mental health, child welfare, benefits, etc).
• Maintain an accurate, confidential and current chart on all clients on caseload.
• Attend regularly scheduled supervision meetings with Program Director.
• Participate in Team Meetings and other Division meetings as scheduled.

The position is a hybrid role, with one day of remote work from home, and is subject to potential changes at any given time.