Case Manager

Medix Healthcare is hiring for Case Managers in Upper Manhattan and the Bronx for a Non-Profit organization. We are ideally looking for individuals that have 6 months of Case Management experience.

Hours: M-F 9am-5pm

Pay:$20/hr (Plus benefits)

Description

* Conduct intake process with new clients within 24 hours of admission; includes but is not limited to explanation of resident rights and responsibilities, and grievance procedures

* Conduct psychosocial, vocational/educational, and housing assessments and documentation of same

* Provide accurate, complete, and timely documentation of the provision of supportive social services and client progression/regression toward the goals of securing permanent affordable housing

* Prepare housing applications and assist clients with the housing application/interview process.

* Monitor and assess client progression/regression in behavior and/or appearance

* Facilitate group and individual counseling, workshops, psych education, and recreational activities

* Conduct room/dorm visits/inspections to assess client personal hygiene, room cleanliness, and overall ADL skills

* Provide comprehensive case management services to an assigned caseload

* Develop initial service plans and conduct service plan reviews as needed for an assigned caseload

* Provide referrals for in-house and community-based medical, mental health, and supportive social services to assigned caseload as appropriate

* Ensure that clients attend meals and maintain appropriate nutritional intake

* Provide crisis intervention and address all emergency situations as appropriate

* Assist in building evacuation during fire drills and building emergencies

* Monitor client medication compliance and collaborate with nursing staff monitor compliance

* Refer clients to appropriate community resources as needed

* Maintain CPR/First Aid Certification

* Maintain up to date, accurate, complete, and timely client chart documentation in compliance with DHS, OTDA, other Funder and SUS standards

* Facilitate discharge/transfer process and documentation of same

* Attend staff meetings, case conferences, group supervision, trainings, and escort clients on housing interviews as needed

III. REQUIREMENTS

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

* Experience with homeless population

* Ability to work with a culturally diverse population