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Community Housing Innovations Case Manager in Patchogue, New York
Responsible for ensuring that all program participants are provided with the services necessary to promote personal and economic independence, to have skills required to obtain, maintain, and retain permanent housing, and are living in well-maintained units.
Adheres to and enforces program regulations, policies, and procedures. Ensures that all clients are receiving quality services that are following the program requirements.
Assists clients in developing an Independent Living Plan (ILP) by identifying needs and goals, and evaluates clients progress on short and long term goals.
Provides information, referrals, counseling, crisis intervention, direct service, and advocacy services for all clients.
Develops and maintains a resource network for referrals as related to the needs of the individuals being served in supervised programs. Collaborates with DSS, and other service providers to assist clients in fulfilling ILP and program requirements.
Assists clients with direct services such as current and projected client budget, current resume as appropriate, assistance with ADL skills, etc.
Responsible for face-to-face meetings with clients.
Inspects living space regularly as required by the program to assess clients ADL needs and program compliance to assist clients with maintaining housing.
Limits and documents improper use of agency resources by clients such as unit damages, furniture, or appliances.
Education: Bachelor Degree in human services or related field. BA preferred Combination of Education and Experience may be considered in lieu of BA Degree. Experience: Two years experience working in a related field such as homelessness or housing Certificates or Licenses: Valid drivers license Insurance: Valid automobile insurance Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency in English required, Bi-lingual (Spanish) is a plus. Evaluates, documents, and informs the direct supervisor of physical plant needs of the housing unit and/or common areas. Completes discharge plans with clients. Submits all internal and external reports in a timely and correct manner as required by funding agencies and/or CHI (housing logs, unit inspection sheets, progress notes, ILPs, authorization forms required by DSS, special projects, etc.). Maintains charts and files in an orderly fashion.
- $22.64/hr for our Wading River location.