Case Manager

VIP Community Services is dedicated to changing lives and transforming our community. We offer a continuum of services to individuals and families with histories of chemical dependency and/or homelessness. Our client-centered approach empowers people to take charge of their lives and discover their personal paths to self-sufficiency.

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Case Manager Supervisor, provides case management services to residents residing in homeless shelters to ensure coordinated, interdisciplinary delivery of optimum quality services. This position will ensure the delivery of services to residents using VIP and DHS policies, procedures and standards.

POSITION

DESCRIPTION:

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate individual to provide case management services to our clients. The successful candidate will:

• Conduct initial assessments on each referral and develop a plan of care including medical, psychosocial, social, discharge and interdisciplinary needs.
• Provide referrals and follow-ups when necessary for substance use, nutrition, clothing, mental health, vocational and educational services and dental; referrals can be internal or external as needed.
• Follow-up with clients weekly and document progress.
• Meet with clients as per DHS regulations to review Independent Living Plan (ILP) and document progress.
• Participate in case reviews and interdisciplinary meetings to ensure coordinated delivery of services as scheduled or necessary.
• Coordinate with the Housing Specialist in ensuring clients are actively involved in obtaining permanent housing.
• Serve as a liaison with all other service providers to ensure coordinated delivery of service.
• Escort clients to appointments as needed.
• Collect and supply data and information necessary for monthly reports to the Administrator or regulatory agencies.
• Participate as a NYC Certified Fire Safety Coordinator during fire drills.
• Enter Client information into DHS SCIMS system during admissions, AWOLs, transfers and/or discharges. Demonstrate proficiency with case management (CARES)
• Establish and maintain a network of referral resources.
• Advocate on client’s behalf regarding Foster Care / Welfare Cases, etc.
• All other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or designee.

JOB

COMPETENCY:

• Bachelor’s Degree or High School Diploma with a preferred minimum of one-year case management and/or homeless services experience or CASAC, CASAC-T with minimum 1 years case management experience or educational equivalent working with homeless and/or substance use populations preferred.
• Crisis Intervention and client advocacy experience a plus.
• Knowledge of the homeless population, substance use disorders and/or mental health a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and occasionally work shifts associated with a department that operates 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.
• CPR/First Aide or receive within 2 months of hire.
• Ability to interact effectively with all populations served.
• Ability to speak, read and write the English language.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus, language line available for English only speakers.

JOB REQUIREMENTS/SETTING:

• Must possess sight and digital senses or prosthetics that will enable the essential functions of the job to be completed.
• Must be computer literate.