Case Manager
Posted on: May 11, 2013Posted by: Project Renewal
DESCRIPTION
New Providence Women's Shelter is located on East 45th Street in Manhattan and serves two groups of clients: women who are diagnosed as mentally ill or mentally ill and substance abusers, and women who are solely substance abusers. At New Providence, our clients learn how to cope with their disabilities and recreate their lives, eventually moving on to their own housing and jobs. The New Providence Shelter staff's goal is to stabilize, treat and offer rehabilitation to women who will ultimately be helped to move on to long-term housing.
We are currently seeking a Case Manager to join our interdisciplinary team.
The case manager will provide counseling and case management services aimed at helping the residents participate in treatment plan, develop living skills appropriate to their disability and prepare to live independently. The case manager will be responsible for initially interviewing each of his/her clients individually, assessing the client's needs and developing and implementing a client service plan. The case manager will also assist in obtaining financial entitlements, housing and other concrete services as well as provide group facilitation, as needed. Additionally, case managers are expected to escort clients to appointments, as necessary.
The case manager will carry a caseload of approximately 15-20 clients.
Work shift may float during week and one late night (11:00am-7:00pm) is required.
SKILLS
BA/BS in related human service discipline with experience working with Mentally Ill and MICA clients preferred. Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) required. Must have knowledge of Assisted Outpatient Treatment process.
HOW TO APPLY
We are currently seeking a Case Manager to join our interdisciplinary team.
The case manager will provide counseling and case management services aimed at helping the residents participate in treatment plan, develop living skills appropriate to their disability and prepare to live independently. The case manager will be responsible for initially interviewing each of his/her clients individually, assessing the client's needs and developing and implementing a client service plan. The case manager will also assist in obtaining financial entitlements, housing and other concrete services as well as provide group facilitation, as needed. Additionally, case managers are expected to escort clients to appointments, as necessary.
The case manager will carry a caseload of approximately 15-20 clients.
Work shift may float during week and one late night (11:00am-7:00pm) is required.
SKILLS
BA/BS in related human service discipline with experience working with Mentally Ill and MICA clients preferred. Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) required. Must have knowledge of Assisted Outpatient Treatment process.
HOW TO APPLY
We are offering a competitive salary, commensurate with education and experience and an excellent benefits package. To apply, please send your resume with a cover letter indicating position and salary requirements to the HR Department at careers@projectrenewal.org.
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