Case Associate Needed in the Bronx
Full time, Residential program
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Case Associate is the intermediate level of direct care staff working with residents of a supported housing program in order to help residents live in the community as independently as possible.
RESPONSIBILITIES- May carry a caseload of residents
- Provides services to those residents within the scope of program regulations and agency mission.
- Evaluates and assesses independent living skills, and supports residents in meeting individual goals.
- Assist residents with locating and securing housing
- Advocates on behalf of residents with other services providers.
- If carrying a caseload, links residents to community based treatment and collaborate with other service providers when coordinating services.
- If carrying a caseload, practices person-centered and collaborative service planning with residents, also ensuring service plans are completed and signed by residents according to regulatory guidelines and standards.
- Interprets and explains agency policies and procedures to residents.
- Supports residents toward the goal of medication management independence, including appropriate person-centered interventions.
- Conducts monthly unit/apartment inspections.
- Provides resident escorts to appointments as needed.
- Assist residents with moving, carrying groceries, laundry and other household items as needed.
- Participates in regular staff meetings and trainings. May be asked to travel to some off-site meetings and trainings.
- Participates in planning and execution of special and holiday events
Documentation- Completes regular and timely documentation of all resident interactions, including progress and informational notes.
- Insures progress notes meet monthly billing documentation requirements, if applicable
- Files incident reports as appropriate
- Facilitates monthly roommate meetings when appropriate
Core Competencies- Excellent resident engagement skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work independently as well as with a team
- Ability to travel to visit residents in apartments or to escort residents
- Valid driver's license and willingness to drive agency van preferred
- Ability to lift 25lbs as needed to assist residents
REQUIREMENTS- Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field
- 1 year experience in a community health setting or a residential facility
- Familiarity with Windows programs and able to learn new systems and programs
- Willingness to work with a seriously mentally ill population, many with experiences of homelessness and substance use.
- Compassion and respect for vulnerable individuals
For more information and to apply, please contact:
Howard Newman
Account Manager, Bond Health Staffing
5824 12th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY, 11219
Office: 1-718-302-0040 ext. 204
Fax: 1-718-302-0070howard@bondhealthstaffing.com