Case Manager
Company: Community Housing Innovations
Location: Wading River
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
Case Manager
Job Details
Job Location
CHI- Wading River - Wading River, NY
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
4 Year Degree
Job Description
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, 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 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 trainings and career development plans
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
Community Housing Innovations, Inc. (CHI) respects diversity and is
an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment
opportunities to all employees and applicants, and prohibits
discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion,
national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, gender,
gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status,
partnership status, veteran status, genetic information, or any
other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Community Housing Innovations is committed to diversity, equity,
and inclusion.
This commitment applies to recruiting, hiring, placement,
promotion, transfer, compensation, training, assignments, benefits,
employee activities, termination, access to facilities, and
programs, and all other terms and conditions of employment as well
as general treatment during employment.
Email: careers@communityhousing.org
WHAT WILL I BE DOING?
CHI is looking for a full-time Case Manager for our Wading River
location. You will be 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. This is accomplished by performing the
following functions:
Adhere to and enforce program regulations, policies, and
procedures. Ensure that all clients are receiving quality services
that are following the program requirements.
Assist clients in developing an Independent Living Plan (ILP) by
identifying needs and goals. Evaluate client 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 budget, current resume as appropriate, assistance with ADL
skills, etc.
Responsible for face-to-face meetings with clients.
Inspect living space regularly as required by the program to assess
clients ADL needs and program compliance to assist clients with
maintaining housing.
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 physical
plant needs of the housing unit and/or common areas.
Complete discharge plans with clients.
Submit 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.). Maintain charts and files
in an orderly fashion.
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 requirement.
Experience: Two years' experience working in a related field such
as homelessness or housing preferred.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency in English required, bi-lingual (Spanish) is a
plus.
Computer Skills: Basic competency in MS Windows, MS Office, and
internet usage.
Math Skills: Ability to formulate simple financial budgets.
Physical Performance: Ability to tour property, walk distances, and
climb stairs.
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 details.
ANYTHING ELSE?
Salary: Bachelor's degree: $22.64 , Master's degree: $24.04
Overtime available
Open shifts: [Sun-Thurs 9am-5pm]
Apply online at www.communityhousing.org/about-chi/chi-careers/
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